Carlingford - West

Families with children are common here, as 21.2% of the population are under 15, which is a little above the national figure. The typical resident is 38, and the area is notably less likely to have people in de facto relationships compared to the state average.

The community is very diverse, with 55.0% of people born overseas, a figure far above the New South Wales average of 29.3%. Chinese ancestry is the most common, making up 40.9% of the population.

Language diversity is very high, with 63.9% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the national figure, and 12.7% of residents speak little or no English.

About 40.2% of residents have no religion, which is a little above the national figure. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 36.9%.

This is a highly qualified area, with 45.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the state average of 27.8%. Year 12 completion is also much higher than most areas at 78.8%.

Typical household incomes are a little above the state average at $2,101 a week. Higher earnings are common, with 28.6% of households earning $3,000 or more weekly, which is well above the national figure.

Residents here are in good health, with long-term health conditions affecting 19.2% of people, which is well below the national average of 27.7%. Only 3.9% report a mental health condition.

Unpaid care for children is much more common here than in most areas, with 31.5% of people providing this support. This is consistent with the high number of children living in the area.

The First Nations community is small, with 82 people. Those who identify as First Nations have a higher typical personal income of $743 compared to the national figure.

Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 3.0 people per house. Very few people live alone, at just 13.3%, which is far below the state average.

Housing is expensive, with typical monthly mortgage payments of $2,500, which is well above the national figure. While separate houses are common, 30.5% of residents live in flats or apartments.

Working from home is very popular, with 43.4% of the workforce doing so, far above the national figure of 21.0%. Most residents use cars or work from home, with only 2.3% commuting by public transport.

The area is quite dynamic, with 42.3% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas also make up a higher share of the population than in most similar areas.

The workforce is largely professional, with 35.6% of workers in professional roles. Health care and social assistance is the most common industry for local employees.

The area is very advantaged, ranking in the top 10% for overall advantage and education and job skills. It also has a high number of businesses, with 2,173 total.

The area receives a high amount of rainfall, averaging 1,147mm annually, which is far above the New South Wales average.

This is a very walkable neighbourhood, with 99.8% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Almost every home is also within a 15-minute walk of a park and a school.