Northmead

The area is noticeably younger than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 34 and nearly 20% of the population being children under 15. Seniors make up only 11.5% of the community, which is well below the national average.

Northmead is exceptionally diverse, with 50.4% of people born overseas—far above the national figure of 27.7%. Indian and Australian ancestries are the most common, with about 20% of the population identifying as Indian.

Over half the community uses a language other than English at home, a figure far above the national average. Hindi is the most common non-English language, though 5.6% of residents still speak little or no English.

Religious affiliation is high here, with 21.9% of people identifying as Hindu and 38.8% as Christian. Consequently, the proportion of people with no religion is far below the national figure.

The community is highly qualified; 47.5% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far above the national figure of 26.3%. This is reflected in the 76% of residents who completed Year 12.

Typical weekly personal income is $1,007, which is well above the national figure of $805. This prosperity is seen in the 16.6% of people who earn $2,000 or more per week.

Residents generally report better health than the national average, with only 19.8% having a long-term health condition compared to 27.7% across Australia. Only 3.8% of people need help with daily activities.

Unpaid care for children is more common here than in most areas, consistent with the high number of children. However, volunteering is lower than the national figure, with only 11.1% of people volunteering.

First Nations people in the area have a high rate of Year 12 completion at 50.5%, far above the national figure of 37.0%. Their median personal income is also well above the national average.

Family life is typical for the region, with 63.1% of households consisting of couples with children. About 25.6% of people live alone, which is consistent with national trends.

The housing market is dominated by rentals, which make up 51.5% of homes—far above the national figure of 30.6%. Apartments are the most common dwelling type, making up 57.7% of the stock.

Working from home has surged to 43.3% of the workforce, far above the national figure. While 11.9% of homes have no car, the area is well served by public transport with 23 different routes.

The population is highly mobile, with 52.3% of residents moving in the last five years. This trend is linked to the high number of recent overseas arrivals, who make up 28% of the community.

Employment is strong, with 66.1% of adults working or looking for work. Professionals make up 37.2% of occupations, with many working in health care and social assistance.

The area is considered overall advantaged, scoring an 8 out of 10. This is driven by a very high score for education and job skills, which ranks in the top 10% of similar areas.

Northmead receives significantly more rainfall than the state average, with an annual total of 1,085mm. Temperatures are typical for the region, with an average maximum of 24.6 degrees.

Life is very convenient here, with a walkability score of 8.0. Nearly all homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, a school, and health services.