Strathfield - West

The area is slightly older than the national figure, with 19.4% of people aged 65 and over and a typical resident aged 41. It has a much lower proportion of children under 15 compared to most similar areas.

Cultural diversity is very high, with 46.2% of people born overseas—far above the national figure of 27.7%. Chinese, Indian, and English are among the most common ancestries.

Language diversity is striking, as 56.3% of people use a language other than English at home, which is far above the New South Wales average. Consequently, the proportion of people who speak little or no English is much higher than in most other areas.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in other areas, with 50.9% of people identifying as Christians and only 21.7% reporting no religion, which is far below the national figure.

This is a highly qualified community where 45.2% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average of 26.3%. High school completion is also much higher than usual, with 79.4% finishing Year 12.

Household incomes are very high, with the typical weekly family income of $3,066 sitting well above the New South Wales figure. About 42.8% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is among the highest for its level.

Residents generally enjoy good health, as the proportion of people with a long-term health condition is well below the national figure. Mental health conditions are also among the lowest for similar areas.

Community involvement is varied; while 14.3% of people provide unpaid care—which is much higher than most areas—the proportion of people caring for children is lower than the national figure.

The First Nations community is small, numbering 44 people, though they experience much higher outcomes in education and income than the national average, with a 0.0% unemployment rate.

Family sizes are larger than usual, with 3.1 people per home and 70.2% of households consisting of couples with children. Very few people live alone compared to the rest of the state.

Homes are typically large, with 80.2% having three or more bedrooms, and 41.8% are owned outright. However, this comes with high costs, as typical monthly mortgage payments are among the highest for its level.

Working from home is very common here, with 39.6% of the workforce doing so—far above the national figure. The area is well-served by transit, with 72 public transport stops and a very short walk to the nearest one.

The population is relatively stable, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years is well below the national figure. Recent arrivals from overseas are also lower than the state average.

The workforce is largely professional, with 38.8% of workers in professional roles and 18.3% in management. Health care and social assistance is the most common industry for local employees.

This area ranks at the highest possible level for overall advantage, access to resources, and job skills. However, the population has seen a recent decline, falling by 3.7% since 2021.

The local climate is characterized by high rainfall, with an annual average of 1,230mm, which is far above the New South Wales average.

The area is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Almost every home is also within a 15-minute walk of a school or a park.