Carlingford

The population grew by 24% since 2011 to reach 74,024 people. It is a family-heavy area where children under 15 make up 19.6% of the community, which is much higher than most similar areas.

Born overseas, 48.2% of residents come from other countries, a figure far above the national average. Chinese ancestry is the most common, accounting for 29.1% of the population.

Language diversity is very high, with 54.5% of people using a language other than English at home. Mandarin and Cantonese are the most common second languages, and 11.2% of residents speak little or no English.

Christianity is the most common faith at 45.7%. Those reporting no religion make up 34.1% of the community, which is much lower than most similar areas.

The area is highly qualified, with 38.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national figure, and 74.1% of residents completed Year 12.

Earnings are strong here, with 27.7% of households making $3,000 or more a week. The typical weekly family income is $2,223, which is higher than most similar areas.

Residents report better health than the national average, as the rate of long-term health conditions is well below the figure for Australia.

Unpaid work is common, with 27.9% of people caring for children and 22.9% doing significant housework, both of which are higher than most similar areas.

First Nations people make up 0.7% of the population. About 8% speak a First Nations language, which is well above the New South Wales average.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household. This is much higher than most areas, and only 19% of people live alone.

Renting is common, with 35.8% of households renting and the typical weekly rent of $460 sitting above the national figure. Monthly mortgage payments are also very high, typically reaching $2,600.

Working from home is very common for 41.3% of the workforce, which is far above the national figure. Most people still rely on cars, though the area has a high number of public transport departures.

The community is relatively mobile, with 39.6% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 11.3% of the population.

About 58.1% of adults are working or looking for work. Many residents are professionals, with the most common industries being health care, social assistance, and professional services.

The area continues to grow, with a population increase of 6.7% since 2021, which is higher than the state average.

The area is quite wet, with average annual rainfall of 1,147mm, which is far above the New South Wales average.

Carlingford is very walkable, with nearly all homes within a 15-minute walk of a park and a school. Almost 95% of homes have a '15-minute-city' walkshed.