Liverpool - West

The community is noticeably younger than most, with a typical age of 36 and a higher-than-average proportion of children under 15 at 20.2%. De facto relationships are much less common here than in the rest of the state.

This is a diverse area where 54.7% of people were born overseas, a figure far above the national average of 27.7%. Common ancestries include Australian, English, Vietnamese, and Indian.

Language diversity is very high, with 65.1% of residents using another language at home, including Arabic and Vietnamese. Consequently, the proportion of people who speak little or no English is far above the national figure.

Religious affiliation is common here; the share of people reporting no religion is among the lowest at this level and far below the national average of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 14.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also well below the state and national figures.

Weekly incomes are much lower than the national average, with the typical household earning $1,234. Only 10.5% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the state figure.

A high proportion of residents—10.8%—need help with daily activities, which is well above the national average. However, rates of long-term health and mental health conditions are actually lower than in most areas.

Participation in unpaid work is lower than usual, with fewer people caring for children or doing housework. Volunteering rates are also among the lowest at this level.

First Nations residents are fewer than in most areas, but a much higher proportion speak a First Nations language compared to the state. Unemployment is well above the national rate for this group.

Homes are larger and more crowded than usual, with an average of 2.9 people per home. One-parent families are also much more common here than in most areas.

Renting is very common, with 48.9% of households renting, far above the national average. Detached houses are less common than usual, and a smaller share of homes are owned outright.

The area has excellent transit access with 86 stops and 23 routes, meaning no home is more than a short walk from public transport. However, 15.2% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well above the national figure.

The population is relatively mobile, with a higher-than-average share of recent arrivals from overseas at 14.3%.

Employment challenges are significant, with an unemployment rate of 10.7%, which is well above the national average. Only 38.6% of adults are working or looking for work.

The area has seen strong population growth of 8.2% since 2021, but it ranks among the most disadvantaged in the region for access to money, resources, and job skills.

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

This is a very walkable neighborhood, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park, a school, and public transport, far exceeding state averages.