Strathfield - Burwood - Ashfield

The area is noticeably younger than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 35. It has grown by 18% since 2011 to reach a total population of 161,666, and has far fewer children under 15 than most other areas.

International roots are a major feature here, with 50.2% of people born overseas—far above the national figure of 27.7%. Chinese, English, and Australian are the most common ancestries.

Reflecting its diverse birthplace, 52.0% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is among the highest rates in the country. This includes significant numbers of Mandarin and Cantonese speakers.

A little more than a third of the community reports no religion, a figure that has risen 14 points since 2011. Hinduism is also notably present at 10.4%.

The area is highly qualified, with 42.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure of 26.3%. This academic lean is reflected in a high proportion of people who completed Year 12.

Typical weekly family incomes are a little above the national figure at $2,371. High earners are common here, with 29.1% of households earning $3,000 or more per week, a figure that has risen 15 points since 2011.

Residents report fewer long-term health conditions than most areas, with only 21.4% affected. Similarly, the rate of mental health conditions is a little below the national figure.

Participation in unpaid work is much lower than most areas, with fewer people caring for children or volunteering. Only 1.0% of the population has served in the Defence Force.

While the First Nations population is small, those who live here typically earn more and have higher Year 12 completion rates than the state average.

Couples with children make up 57.1% of families. Households are slightly larger than the national typical, with 2.5 people per home.

Apartments dominate the landscape, making up 54.8% of homes, while separate houses are far less common than in the rest of the state. This shift is matched by a high rental rate of 45.2%.

Working from home is very common at 42.0%, and 18.4% of homes have no car. This is supported by a high number of public transport stops and a very short trip to the city.

The community is highly mobile, with 47.7% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 23.2% of the population.

Health care, social assistance, and professional services are the main employers. About 62.5% of adults are working or looking for work.

The area is a major population centre, larger than 91% of similar areas, and has grown by 7.3% since 2021.

Annual rainfall is far above the state average at 1,230mm. Minimum temperatures are also well above the state figure.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.5. Nearly every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, a school, and groceries.