Eastwood

The typical resident is 39 years old, which is about the same as the state average. While the population is larger than most similar areas, it has a very low proportion of people in de facto relationships and a small First Nations community.

Born overseas, 58.8% of residents come from other countries, a figure far above the national average. Chinese ancestry is the most common at 48.8%, and over a quarter of the population was born in China.

Multilingualism is very common here, with 66.1% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the national figure, and 17.0% of residents speak little or no English, which is also much higher than most areas.

A large number of residents report having no religion, at 45.5%, which is well above the national figure. This is the most common response, followed by Christianity at 36.4%.

The community is highly qualified, with 45.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the state and national figures. School completion is also very high, with 80.0% of residents finishing Year 12.

Typical household incomes are a little above the national figure at $1,953 a week. Higher earners are well represented, with 27.9% of households earning $3,000 or more per week.

Residents generally enjoy good health, with the proportion of people reporting long-term health conditions and mental health conditions being among the lowest at this level.

Unpaid care for children and volunteering are lower than in most areas, though a slightly higher than average share of people spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework.

The First Nations community is small, numbering 56 people. While their typical household income is much lower than most areas, their Year 12 completion rate is far above the national average.

Homes here are more crowded than usual, with 2.8 people per home. Family structures are mostly couples with children, and there are far fewer people living alone compared to the state average.

Renting is very common, with 38.7% of households renting, well above the national figure. Housing is denser than average, with far fewer detached houses and a typical monthly mortgage payment of $2,750, which is among the highest for this level.

Public transport use and the number of homes without a car are both much higher than in most areas. Working from home is especially common, accounting for 43.0% of the workforce.

The population is quite mobile, with 44.2% of people having moved in the last five years. This is well above the national figure, alongside a high number of recent overseas arrivals.

The workforce is dominated by professionals and managers, though the overall rate of people working or looking for work is well below the national figure.

Eastwood is a highly advantaged area, ranking in the top 10% for overall advantage and education skills. It has a large business presence and is growing faster than the state average.

The area receives much more rainfall than the state average, with an annual average of 1,200mm. Temperatures remain around the middle of the state's range.

The area is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Residents have excellent access to parks, schools, and health services within a 15-minute walk.