Epping (NSW) - West

The area is a little younger than the national figure, with 19.2% of people being children under 15. Residents are rarely in de facto relationships compared to other areas, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is well below the state average at 0.2%.

This is a very diverse community where 59.5% of people were born overseas, a figure far above the national average. Chinese is the most common ancestry at 41.2%, followed by English and Indian heritage.

Language diversity is very high, with 65.9% of residents using a language other than English at home, far above the national figure. Mandarin and Cantonese are common, and 11.9% of people speak little or no English.

About 41.8% of residents have no religion, which is a little above the national figure. Other significant groups include Christians at 35.5% and Hindus at 8.5%.

The community is exceptionally well-qualified, with 54.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the state average. Year 12 completion is also very high at 85.2%, with many qualifications in management and engineering.

Incomes are high, with 33.5% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, far above the national average. The typical family income of $2,418 is higher than most other areas.

Residents enjoy good health, as those with long-term health conditions (18.0%) and mental health conditions (3.8%) are well below the national figures. Only 3.0% of people need help with daily activities.

Unpaid childcare is common here, with 29.5% of people providing this care, well above the national average. However, the proportion of people providing other types of unpaid care is a little below the national figure.

The First Nations population is small, but those who live here have a median personal income of $900 and Year 12 completion rates of 48.1%, both of which are far above national figures.

Families are the norm, with 67% of households being couples with children and typical home sizes (2.8 people) being much higher than most areas. Very few people live alone compared to the rest of the state.

Renting is much more common here than elsewhere, at 39.7%, and typical weekly rents are well above the national figure at $500. Many homes are flats or apartments, and the typical monthly mortgage payment is among the highest at $2,650.

Working from home is very common, with 51.9% of people doing so, far above the national average. The area is well-connected, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport.

The population is quite mobile, with 49.5% of residents moving in the last five years. This is supported by a high number of recent overseas arrivals, at 18.5%.

Professional and technical roles are the most common, and 61.1% of the workforce is employed full-time, which is higher than most areas. The unemployment rate is 5.7%.

This is an area of very high advantage, ranking in the top 10% for both overall advantage and education and job skills. It is home to 2,087 businesses.

The area receives 1,237mm of annual rainfall, which is far above the New South Wales average. Temperatures are typical for the region.

The area is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a school and a park. This high level of accessibility is reflected in its walkability score of 7.6.