Fairfield - East

The typical resident is 37, making the area a little younger than the national figure. It has a larger share of children under 15 than most areas, though this has fallen slightly since 2011.

Half of the population was born overseas, a figure far above the national average. The most common ancestries are Vietnamese, Australian, and Chinese.

Language diversity is very high, with 66.8% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the national figure, and nearly 20% of residents speak little or no English.

Religious affiliation is quite different from the national trend, as the proportion of people with no religion is far below the Australian figure. Islam and Buddhism are prominent alongside Christianity.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 13.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, Year 12 completion rates have risen since 2011.

Typical incomes are among the lowest at this level, with a typical weekly household income of $1,187, which is well below the New South Wales figure. Very few residents earn $2,000 or more per week.

A higher share of people need help with daily activities compared to most areas. Conversely, the proportion of people with a long-term health or mental health condition is well below the state average.

Volunteer rates are among the lowest for similar areas, and far fewer people provide unpaid care or do significant unpaid housework than the national average.

First Nations residents are far older than the state average, with a typical age of 37. Their typical personal income is also well below the national figure.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.0 people per household. One-parent families are also much more common here than in most other areas.

Renting is very common, with 44% of households renting, far above the national average. Typical weekly rents are $300, which is well below the state figure.

The area is well-served by public transport, with more stops per person than most areas. About 15.3% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well above the national figure.

The community is relatively stable, with a lower proportion of people moving in the last five years compared to the state and national averages.

Unemployment is among the highest at this level at 10.3%, well above the national figure. Only 37.3% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the state average.

The area is ranked among the most disadvantaged at this level for both access to resources and job skills. However, it does have a high number of businesses for its size.

Annual rainfall is far above the New South Wales average, and minimum temperatures are slightly higher than the state figure.

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