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Croydon
3 km²
A far greater proportion of people use a language other than English at home in Croydon than in the rest of the state. This is a highly educated and affluent community with a strong overseas connection, as nearly half of its residents were born abroad. The area is a walker's paradise where every home is within a short stroll of schools, parks and health services. Most residents are professionals or managers who often work from home, contributing to the suburb's distinct character as a well-qualified urban hub.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
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The community is noticeably older than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 41. While seniors make up a higher share of the population than most areas, there are far fewer children under 15 compared to the state and national averages.
Birthplace diversity is a striking feature, with 46% of people born overseas, a figure far above the national average of 27.7%. Chinese, English, and Italian are the most common ancestries.
More than half of residents use a language other than English at home, which is far above the national figure. This diversity is reflected in the high number of people who speak little or no English, which is well above the state average.
Christianity is the most common affiliation at 44.5%. Those reporting no religion make up 38.1% of the population, which is about the same as the national figure.
The area is exceptionally well-qualified, with 38.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average. This is consistent with the high number of residents who completed Year 12.
Household wealth is high, with 32.5% of homes earning $3,000 or more a week, which is well above the national figure. The typical weekly family income is also a little above the state and national averages.
Long-term health conditions are a little below the national figure, and mental health conditions are much lower than most areas. However, a slightly higher share of people need help with daily activities compared to most areas.
Unpaid care for children is much lower than in most areas. Volunteering rates are a little below the national average, and a much lower share of residents served in the Defence Force.
The First Nations community is small, but those living here have a typical personal income and household income that is well above the national and state averages. The unemployment rate for this group is 0.0%.
Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household. This is higher than most areas and is consistent with a high proportion of couples with children.
Housing is expensive, with typical weekly rents and monthly mortgage payments well above the national figure. While separate houses are less common than in most areas, 36% of homes are owned outright.
Working from home is very common here, with 43% of people doing so, far above the national figure. Public transport use for commuting is also among the highest at this level.
The population is relatively stable, as fewer people moved in the last five years compared to the state and national averages. Recent overseas arrivals make up 13.2% of the community.
Professionals and managers make up the bulk of the workforce, with many employed in health, professional services, and education. The unemployment rate is about the same as the state and national figures.
The area is highly advantaged overall, scoring an 8 out of 10. It is particularly strong in education and job skills, ranking higher than about 90% of similar areas.
The area experiences much higher annual rainfall than the New South Wales average. Average maximum and minimum temperatures are around the middle for the region.
Croydon is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.5. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, and health services, and 98.9% are close to groceries.