Sydenham

The typical resident is 37, making the area a little younger than the state and national figures. While the number of seniors has risen since 2011, the proportion of children under 15 has fallen by 5.5 percentage points.

Birthplaces are diverse, with 41.5% of people born overseas, which is far above the national figure of 27.7%. Indian and Filipino ancestries are notably present alongside Australian and English roots.

Language diversity is high, with 45.2% of residents using a language other than English at home, far exceeding the national rate of 22.3%. Punjabi is the most common non-English language spoken.

The area is more religious than most, with 54% identifying as Christian. Only 21% of people report having no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

More people here have completed Year 12 than in most Australian areas. While those with a bachelor degree or higher are well below the state average, this figure has risen by 5.8 percentage points since 2011.

Typical household income is about $1,820 a week, which is similar to the national figure. Personal income is a little below the state and national averages, but the number of households earning over $3,000 a week has risen by 12 percentage points since 2011.

A high proportion of residents need help with daily activities, at 9%, which is well above the national figure of 5.8%. This has risen by 4.3 percentage points since 2011.

Participation in unpaid work is lower than in most areas, with only 7% of people volunteering. This is well below the national figure of 14.1% and has fallen since 2011.

A small number of First Nations people live here, and they are a little older than those in the state and nation. While unemployment is far above the state average at 20%, more people speak a First Nations language than in most other areas.

Homes tend to be larger, with 2.8 people per household, which is higher than the national average. One-parent families are also more common here than in most areas.

The area is dominated by large homes, with 88% having three or more bedrooms, far above the national figure. While separate houses are less common than in most areas, renting is slightly more frequent than the state average.

Most people drive to work, and 19.7% work from home, which is a huge increase from 2011. Public transport use is higher than in most areas, though transit times to the city are much longer than usual.

Recent overseas arrivals make up 15.3% of the population, which is about the same as the national figure. However, far fewer people have moved into the area in the last five years compared to most other areas.

Full-time employment is a little above the national average, though the unemployment rate of 6.7% is higher than in most areas. The workforce is spread across health, retail, and construction.

The area's overall advantage score is below the national average. Population growth since 2021 has also been much lower than the state average.

The area experiences lower average maximum temperatures than most other regions. Annual rainfall is slightly higher than the state average.

Sydenham is very walkable, with 99.7% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. This easy access extends to parks, schools, and groceries, which are all within a 15-minute walk for the vast majority of residents.