Granville - Clyde

The area is far younger than the national figure, with a typical age of 31 and a small senior population of 10.2%. It is a large community of 23,250 people that has grown by 27% since 2011.

Born overseas, 56% of residents hail from other countries, a figure far above the national average. The most common ancestries are Chinese, Australian, English, Indian, and Filipino, with Nepal being a significant country of birth.

Language diversity is very high, with 68.7% of people using a language other than English at home, far above the 22.3% national figure. Arabic is the most common non-English language, and 14.7% of people speak little or no English.

The community is more religious than the national average, with only 14.8% of people reporting no religion. Christianity is the most common faith at 32.2%, followed by Islam at 24.3% and Hinduism at 13.7%.

Education levels have risen, with 63.8% of residents completing Year 12 and 25.7% holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many qualifications are in management, commerce, and engineering.

Typical incomes are much lower than the national figure, with a typical weekly personal income of $629. Only 17.2% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is well below the national figure.

Residents report fewer long-term health conditions than most areas, with 16.5% having a condition compared to the 27.7% national average. Mental health conditions are also well below the national figure at 3.9%.

Participation in unpaid work and volunteering is much lower than most areas, with only 6.2% of people volunteering. This is also a community with very few former Defence Force members.

A small population of 160 First Nations people live here, and they are noticeably older than the state average with a typical age of 27. They have a high rate of Year 12 completion at 51.5%.

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.1 people per home and a high proportion of couples with children (63.1%). Only 19.9% of people live alone, which is well below the national average.

Renters make up 47% of the population, far above the national figure, while only 21.8% own their homes outright. The area has fewer detached houses and more apartments than most places.

Public transport use is very high at 11.9%, well above the national figure, and 16.3% of homes have no car. It is a highly connected area with 114 public transport stops.

The area is a gateway for new arrivals, with 27% of residents having moved from overseas in the last five years. Overall, 41.8% of the population has moved house since 2016.

The local unemployment rate is 9.7%, which is well above the national figure. Only 49.3% of adults are working or looking for work, much lower than most other areas.

With over 3,000 businesses, the area is a significant economic hub, though it ranks among the most disadvantaged for access to money and resources.

The area receives significantly more rainfall than the New South Wales average, with 1,089mm annually. Temperatures are typical for the state.

The area is very walkable, with 99.8% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Almost every resident can reach groceries, parks, and schools within 15 minutes on foot.