Austral - Greendale

The community is noticeably younger than the national figure, with a typical age of 34. This youthfulness is seen in the high proportion of children, which is well above both the state and national figures.

Cultural diversity is high, as 36.1% of people were born overseas—well above the national figure. This has risen by 8.7 percentage points since 2011.

Language diversity is very strong, with 45.2% of residents using a language other than English at home, which is far above the national average. Around 6.9% of people speak little or no English.

Faith plays a significant role here; only 14.1% of residents report no religion, a figure far below the national average of 38.9%.

While only 18.9% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, there has been a steady increase in qualifications, with Year 12 completions rising 18 percentage points since 2011.

Typical household income is $2,047 a week, which is a little above the national figure. This is consistent with a rise in the number of households earning $3,000 or more per week.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most other areas, with a long-term health condition rate of 19.5%, which is well below the national figure.

Volunteer rates are among the lowest at this level, at 6.1%, which is well below the national figure of 14.1%.

First Nations residents have a typical personal income of $655, which is a little above the national figure, and a typical age of 22.

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.2 people per home, which is well above the national average. Only 13.8% of people live alone, far below the national figure.

The area is dominated by separate houses, with 92.6% of homes being detached. These are typically large, as 91.2% of homes have three or more bedrooms, though typical weekly rents are well above the national figure at $500.

Most people rely on cars, though working from home has surged to 30.4% since 2011. Despite the car reliance, there is a high number of public transport stops relative to the population.

The area is highly dynamic, with 46.8% of people having moved in the last five years, well above the national figure.

Construction, health, and retail are the main industries, though the proportion of adults working or looking for work is lower than in most other areas.

The area is seeing massive growth, with a population increase of 79.1% since 2021, far above the state average.

The local climate is wetter than the state average, with annual rainfall far above the New South Wales figure.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Only 32.9% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries.