Guildford - South Granville

The community is notably young, with a typical age of 31 and 24.1% of people being children under 15, which is well above the national figure. In contrast, seniors aged 65 and over make up only 11.7%, far fewer than the state average.

This is a multicultural area where 42.5% of people were born overseas, a figure far above the national average of 27.7%. The most common ancestries include Australian, English, and Chinese.

Language diversity is very high, with 65% of residents using a language other than English at home, far above the state figure of 26.6%. Arabic is the most common non-English language at 34.6%, and 14.4% of people speak little or no English.

Religious affiliation is very high compared to the rest of the country; only 8.6% of residents report no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%. Islam is the most common faith at 44.4%.

Education levels have risen, with the share of adults holding a bachelor degree increasing to 16% since 2011, though this remains far below the state average. About 51.8% of residents completed Year 12.

Incomes are generally low, with a typical weekly household income of $1,223, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 12.5% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, far fewer than in most other areas.

People needing help with daily activities are more common here at 8.2%, which is a little above the national average. However, rates of mental health conditions (4.9%) and long-term health conditions (19.5%) are well below the state and national figures.

Community participation is lower than in most areas, with only 6% of people volunteering. Rates of unpaid childcare and housework are also well below the state and national figures.

First Nations people make up 0.8% of the population, slightly below the state average. Within this group, the unemployment rate is very high at 20.4%, and 13.1% speak a First Nations language, which is well above the state average.

Homes here tend to be larger than usual, with 3.2 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of children in the area, as 69.3% of families are couples with children.

Renting is very common, with 46.7% of households renting, far above the national figure of 30.6%. This helps explain why only 21.3% of homes are owned outright, which is much lower than in most areas.

The area is well served by public transport with 123 stops, and 14.9% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well above the national average. Working from home has also grown significantly, reaching 24.6% in 2021.

The population is relatively stable, with 30.2% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 12.2% of the community.

Job prospects are challenging, with an unemployment rate of 10.9%, well above the national figure of 5.1%. Only 36.4% of adults are working or looking for work, far below the state average.

The area has a very low overall advantage score of 880, placing it among the most disadvantaged areas in the country. However, it remains a major business hub with 2,869 businesses.

The local climate is characterised by high rainfall, averaging 1,089mm per year, which is far above the New South Wales average of 515mm.

The area is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a 15-minute walk of a park. This high level of accessibility is far above the state average for most essential services.