Smithfield - Wetherill Park

The population is slightly older than the national figure, with the typical resident aged 39. Children under 15 make up 19.2% of the community, which is higher than most similar areas.

Born overseas, 52.7% of residents come from outside Australia, a figure far above the national average. This diversity is seen in the ancestry data, with notable roots in Italy, Vietnam, and China.

Language diversity is very high, with 62.3% of people using a language other than English at home. About 18% speak little or no English, which is far above the New South Wales average of 4.5%.

The community is strongly religious, with 66.6% identifying as Christian and 8.6% as Muslim. Only 10.5% of people report having no religion, which is far below the national figure.

Educational qualifications are lower than most areas, with only 12.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion sits at 48.5%, which is far below the state average.

Typical weekly household income is $1,370, which is much lower than the national figure of $1,746. Only 4.5% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, far below the national average.

People needing help with daily activities make up 10.8% of the population, which is well above the state average. However, the rate of mental health conditions is much lower than in most similar areas.

While 13.2% of people provide unpaid care, volunteer rates are among the lowest at this level at 5.8%. This is well below the national figure of 14.1%.

First Nations people make up 1.1% of the area. Notably, 9.1% of this group speaks a First Nations language, which is well above the state average.

Homes are typically crowded, with 3.1 people per household. One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, making up 18.4% of households.

The area is dominated by separate houses, with 80.9% of dwellings being detached. Renting is much more common than in most areas, and the typical weekly rent of $420 is slightly above the national figure.

Working from home has surged to 24.5% since 2011. While most people use cars, the area is well-served by buses, with 112 stops providing high accessibility.

About 32.3% of residents moved in the last five years, which is lower than the national average. Recent overseas arrivals account for 15% of the population.

The unemployment rate is 8.5%, which is well above the national figure of 5.1%. Only 40.4% of adults are working or looking for work, among the lowest for its level.

The area has a high number of businesses, totaling 1,809, but overall advantage scores are much lower than in 90% of similar areas.

The area receives a high amount of rain, with an annual average of 1,075mm, which is far above the New South Wales average.

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