Cabramatta - Lansvale

The population has grown by 3.1% since 2011 to reach 24,101 people. The typical resident is 40, and there are fewer children and more seniors than in most similar areas.

Birthplaces from overseas are far more common here than in the rest of Australia, with 63.2% of the population born abroad. Vietnamese and Chinese ancestries are the most prominent.

A huge 77.8% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is far above the national figure. About 33.5% of people speak little or no English, a rate much higher than most areas.

Buddhism is the most common religion at 40.2%. The number of people reporting no religion has risen 13 points since 2011, though it remains well below the state average.

Educational qualifications are lower than most areas, with only 12.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the rate of people completing Year 12 rose 9.1 points since 2011.

Typical weekly household incomes are much lower than most areas at $1,216, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 11.8% of households earn $3,000 or more a week.

While long-term health and mental health conditions are reported less often than in most areas, 7.4% of people need help with daily activities, which is a little above the state average.

Participation in unpaid work and volunteering is much lower than in most areas, with only 4.7% of the population volunteering.

First Nations people make up 0.4% of the community. Those identifying as First Nations are more likely to speak a traditional language than people in other similar areas.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.0 people per home. One-parent families are far more common here than in the rest of the state.

Renters make up 44.6% of the population, which is far above the national average. Most homes are smaller, with 54.6% having three or more bedrooms, far below the national figure.

Public transport use is much higher than in most areas, and 16.8% of homes have no motor vehicle. There are 103 public transport stops, making it one of the best-served areas for transit.

The community is relatively stable, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years is much lower than in most other areas.

The unemployment rate is 10.5%, which is well above the national figure. Only 41% of adults are working or looking for work, among the lowest at this level.

The area is among the most disadvantaged at this level, ranking in the lowest bracket for overall advantage, access to resources, and job skills.

The area receives 1,038mm of annual rainfall, which is far above the New South Wales average.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.3. Nearly every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, and groceries.