Leumeah - Minto Heights

The area is a little younger than the national figure, and it has a higher proportion of children under 15 than most similar areas. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 4.5% of the population, which is a little above the state average.

Born overseas, 28.4% of residents come from other countries, a figure that has risen by 4.9 percentage points since 2011. Australian and English are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish and Scottish.

Language diversity has increased significantly, with 25.7% of people using a language other than English at home, up 9.0 percentage points since 2011. Arabic is the most common non-English language spoken.

Religious affiliation is high here, as the 26.3% of people reporting no religion is far below the national figure. Over half of the population identifies as Christian, while 7.9% are Muslim.

Educational qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 16.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the number of people who completed Year 12 rose by 9.1 percentage points since 2011.

Typical family income is $1,875 a week, which is a little below the state and national figures. Only 6.0% of people earn $2,000 or more per week, a rate much lower than most areas.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 31.2% of people reporting a long-term health condition. About 6.5% of residents need help with daily activities.

While 22.3% of people spend significant time on unpaid housework, the proportion of volunteers is 9.1%, which is well below the national figure.

The First Nations community is larger than in 90% of similar areas. The typical age for this group is 23, and the unemployment rate is 12.1%, which is a little above the state average.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household and a high rate of one-parent families at 16.6%. Couples with children make up the majority of households at 60.3%.

Separate houses dominate the landscape, making up 84.3% of all dwellings. Renting is more common than in most areas, with 31.0% of households renting at a typical weekly cost of $360.

The area is heavily dependent on cars, as 44.3% of people drive to work and the drive to the city takes 52 minutes. Despite this, there is a high number of public transport stops per person.

The population is relatively stable, as the 31.4% of people who moved in the last five years is well below the national figure. Recent arrivals from overseas have also fallen since 2011.

Job market participation is lower than average, with only 55.2% of adults working or looking for work. The unemployment rate of 6.1% is higher than most areas.

The area ranks in the bottom 30% for overall advantage, reflecting its lower scores for job skills and access to resources.

The area receives a high amount of rainfall, averaging 1,018mm per year, which is far above the New South Wales average.

Most homes are within a short walk of a park or public transport, but very few are within 15 minutes of health services or groceries. Overall, it is considered somewhat walkable.