Fairfield - West

The typical resident is 37, making the area a little younger than the national figure. Children under 15 make up 20% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas.

Born overseas, 59.6% of residents come from outside Australia, a figure far above the national average. Vietnamese is the most common ancestry at 15.1%.

Language diversity is very high, with 72% of people using another language at home, far above the national figure of 22.3%. About a quarter of residents speak little or no English.

Religious affiliation is high, with 60.6% identifying as Christian and 13.2% as Buddhist. Only 11.5% of people report having no religion, which is far below the national average.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 11.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also far below the national figure at 48.8%.

Incomes are much lower than the national average; the typical personal weekly income is just $457. Only 13.8% of households earn $3,000 or more a week.

While long-term health conditions are less common than in most areas, 10.3% of people need help with daily activities, which is well above the national figure.

Participation in unpaid work and volunteering is low, with only 4.9% of people volunteering, well below the national average of 14.1%.

First Nations people make up a small part of the population, but those who are present have a higher rate of speaking a First Nations language than most areas.

Homes are larger than usual, averaging 3.4 people per dwelling. This is consistent with a high proportion of couples with children and more one-parent families than most areas.

Renting is common, with 40.6% of households renting, which is well above the national figure. Most homes are separate houses, and 82.7% have three or more bedrooms.

Most people drive to work, though 22% work from home, which is higher than most areas. Public transport use for commuting is low at 2.1%.

The area has seen a rise in international migration, with recent overseas arrivals increasing to 18.5% since 2011.

Finding work is a challenge here, as the unemployment rate is 9.5%, well above the national figure. Only 36.1% of adults are working or looking for work.

The area is ranked among the most disadvantaged in the region, with a very low overall advantage score of 868.

The area experiences high annual rainfall of 1,075mm, which is far above the New South Wales average.

The suburb is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a 15-minute walk of a park.