Chester Hill - Sefton

The area is noticeably younger than the state average, with a high proportion of children and a total population that grew 25% since 2011. Residents are less likely to be in de facto relationships compared to most areas.

Cultural diversity is high, with 45.4% of people born overseas—far above the national figure. The most common ancestries are Chinese, Australian, and Vietnamese.

Language diversity is among the highest at this level, with 62.5% of people using a language other than English at home. This helps explain why 15.1% of residents speak little or no English, a figure far above the state average.

Islam is the most common religion at 33.4%. The proportion of people reporting no religion is 14.8%, which is far below the national figure.

While the share of adults with a bachelor's degree is far below the national average, there has been progress, with Year 12 completion rising nearly 10 percentage points since 2011.

Typical incomes are much lower than in most areas. The typical personal weekly income is just $517, which is well below the national figure of $805.

Residents report fewer long-term health and mental health conditions than most areas, although 6.8% need help with daily activities, which is a little above the state average.

Volunteer rates are among the lowest at this level, and fewer people provide unpaid care or housework compared to the national average.

The First Nations community is small and faces challenges, with a Year 12 completion rate of 29.9%, which is well below the national figure.

Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 3.2 people per home. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children and one-parent families.

Renting is much more common here than in most areas, and typical weekly rents have risen $120 since 2011 to reach $400.

Public transport access is excellent, with 99.8% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop. Interestingly, 26.6% of people now work from home, a massive increase from 2011.

The population is relatively stable, as fewer people have moved in the last five years compared to the state and national averages.

The area has a higher unemployment rate than most, and the proportion of adults working or looking for work is far below the national figure.

The community is among the most disadvantaged at this level, scoring very low for overall advantage and access to money and resources.

The area experiences far more rainfall than the New South Wales average, with an annual total of 1,106mm.

The neighborhood is very walkable, with 96.9% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a school, far above the state average.