Asquith - Mount Colah

The typical resident is 39, and the area has a much higher proportion of children under 15 than most similar places. While seniors make up 13.6% of the population, this is well below the national figure.

People born overseas make up 36.4% of the community, a figure that has risen 10 points since 2011 and is well above the national average. English, Australian, and Chinese are the most common ancestries.

Language diversity has grown quickly, with 29.4% of people using a language other than English at home, up from 15.2% in 2011. Mandarin and Cantonese are the most spoken non-English languages.

About 39.7% of residents report no religion, which is about the same as the national figure. This represents a 17 point increase since 2011.

The area is highly qualified, with 40.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average. This is consistent with a very high 75.7% of residents completing Year 12.

Incomes are much higher than most areas, with the typical family earning $2,766 a week. This is well above the national figure, and 38.2% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Residents are generally healthier than those in other similar areas, with only 3.6% needing help with daily activities, which is a little below the state average.

Volunteerism is higher than most areas at 17.1%, though this has fallen since 2011. Many people also provide unpaid care for children, with 31.6% of the community doing so.

First Nations people in the area have a much higher typical household income than those in the rest of the state. Year 12 completion is also far above the national average at 56.2%.

Families with children are common, meaning homes are larger than usual with 2.9 people per household. Very few people live alone compared to other parts of Australia.

Typical weekly rents are much higher than the national figure at $500. Most people live in separate houses, and 46.7% of homes are owned with a mortgage.

Working from home is very common here, with 42.8% of the workforce doing so. While the area has many public transport stops, only 3.2% of people commute by public transport.

Movement into the area is steady, with 38.5% of residents having moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 10.6% of the population.

The workforce is strong, with an unemployment rate of 3.6% and a higher-than-average proportion of people working full-time. Many residents work in health care, professional services, and education.

The area is highly advantaged across the board, ranking in the top 10% for access to resources and job skills. It is also home to a large number of businesses.

The area receives much more rainfall than the state average, with 1,328mm annually. Temperatures are generally around the middle for the region.

The neighbourhood is very walkable, with 98.3% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Most residents can also easily reach health services and groceries on foot.