Liverpool - East

The area is much younger than most, with 19.1% of people being children under 15 and a typical age of 32. Conversely, seniors aged 65 and over make up only 9.2%, which is well below the national figure of 17.2%.

International ties are very strong here, with 58.3% of residents born overseas—far above the 27.7% national average. Common ancestries include Indian, Australian, and English.

Language diversity is a standout feature, as 64.8% of people use a language other than English at home. This is far above the national figure, and 14.2% of residents speak little or no English.

Religious affiliation is common here, with 37% identifying as Christian and 17.9% as Muslim. Only 12.6% of people report having no religion, which is far below the national average of 38.9%.

Education levels are mixed, with 62.7% of residents completing Year 12, which is well above the national figure. However, the 24.6% of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is a little below the national average.

Incomes are much lower than in most areas. The typical weekly household income is $1,345, which is well below the national figure of $1,746, and only 8.7% of households earn $3,000 or more a week.

Residents report fewer long-term health conditions (17.8%) and lower rates of mental health conditions (5.5%) than most areas. However, 6.6% of people need help with daily activities, which is slightly higher than the state average.

Community participation is quite low, with only 5.5% of people volunteering, well below the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care for children and housework is also much lower than in most other areas.

There are 187 First Nations people in the area. While 9.1% speak a First Nations language—much higher than most areas—their typical household income of $1,191 is well below the state average.

Living arrangements vary widely, with 32% of people living alone and 20% of families being one-parent households, the latter being well above the national average.

The landscape is dominated by apartments, which make up 91.2% of homes. Renting is very common at 69.6%, far above the national figure, and only 9.3% of homes are owned outright.

The area is well-connected, with 92.8% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. While 18.8% of homes have no car, 24.2% of people work from home, which is above the national average.

The population is highly mobile, with 56.8% of people moving in the last five years. This is far above the national average and is consistent with the 22.3% who arrived from overseas recently.

Job seekers face challenges here, with an unemployment rate of 9.9%, which is well above the national figure of 5.1%. Only 49.9% of adults are working or looking for work, much lower than most areas.

The area is ranked as having low overall advantage, scoring 2 out of 10. Despite this, it is a major business hub with 2,345 businesses and has seen very high population growth since 2021.

The local climate is wetter than the state average, with annual rainfall of 1,002mm. Average maximum temperatures are around 24.8 degrees.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 9.1. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, groceries, and a school, and 98.6% are near health services.