Kogarah - Rockdale

The area is a little younger than the state and national averages, with 15.3% of the population being children under 15. While the total population has grown significantly to 145,918, the proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people remains low at 0.7%.

Birthplace diversity is a standout feature, with 48.1% of residents born overseas—far above the national figure of 27.7%. The most common ancestries include Chinese, Australian, English and Greek.

Language diversity is very high, as 55.1% of people use a language other than English at home, which is far above the national average. Consequently, the proportion of people who speak little or no English is well above the national figure at 8.7%.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most similar areas, with 47.8% identifying as Christian. Those reporting no religion make up 24.5% of the population, a figure far below the national average.

The community is highly qualified, with 33.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher—well above the national figure. This trend is reflected in school completion, with 68.6% of residents finishing Year 12, which is much higher than most areas.

Typical incomes are higher than those in most areas, with the usual family earning $2,187 a week. High earners are also more common, as 25.3% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Residents generally report fewer long-term health issues, with only 20.8% having a chronic condition—well below the national figure. Similarly, those with a mental health condition are among the lowest for its level at 5.1%.

Participation in unpaid work is much lower than in most areas, with only 8.3% of people volunteering. Rates of unpaid childcare and housework are also well below the state and national averages.

The First Nations community here is noticeably older than the state average, with a typical age of 28. This group also sees much higher outcomes than most areas, including a 56% Year 12 completion rate and an unemployment rate of only 5.8%.

Homes tend to be slightly more crowded than the national average, with 2.6 people per home. Most households consist of couples with children (58.5%) or couples without children (26.6%).

The area is dominated by flats or apartments (47.4%) and has far fewer detached houses than the state average. This is reflected in the rental market, where 38.3% of households rent and typical weekly rents are well above the national figure at $480.

Working from home is very common at 34.2%, far above the national figure. The area is less car-dependent than most, with 14.0% of homes having no motor vehicle and a high rate of public transport use for commuting.

The population is quite mobile, with 40.9% of residents moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 17.9% of the population, which is well above the national average.

A significant portion of the workforce is employed in health care and social assistance (13.7%) or professional and technical roles (10.0%). The unemployment rate is 5.7%, which is slightly higher than the national figure.

The area continues to grow quickly, with a population increase of 7.7% since 2021, which is higher than the New South Wales average of 6.1%.

The local climate is much wetter than the state average, with annual rainfall of 1,223mm. Minimum temperatures are also well above the state figure.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.3. Every single home is within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a 15-minute walk of a park.