Merrylands - Guildford

The typical resident is 34, making the area much younger than most. Children under 15 make up 21.1% of the population, which is a little above the national figure.

Birthplaces are diverse, with 45.4% of people born overseas, a figure far above the national average of 27.7%. Common ancestries include Australian, English, and Chinese.

Language diversity is very high, with 59.2% of people using another language at home and 12.5% speaking little or no English, both far above the national figures.

Religious affiliation is common here, as those with no religion make up only 12.8%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%. Islam is a significant faith, held by 26.2% of residents.

A bachelor degree or higher is held by 20.0% of adults, which is well below the state average. Year 12 completion rose to 56.8% since 2011.

Incomes are generally low, with the typical personal weekly income at $595, which is well below the national figure of $805.

Long-term health and mental health conditions are reported less often than in most areas, though 6.8% of people need help with daily activities, which is a little above the state average.

Participation in unpaid work and volunteering is much lower than in most areas, with only 6.8% of people volunteering.

First Nations people make up 0.8% of the population, and this group is noticeably older than those in the rest of the state. A high 8.5% speak a First Nations language.

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.1 people per home. One-parent families are also more common here than in most areas, at 16.2%.

Renting is very common at 40.1%, well above the national average. Typical weekly rents are $400, and the number of separate houses has fallen since 2011.

The area is well connected with 1,016 public transport stops, and 28.2% of people work from home, which is well above the national figure.

Recent overseas arrivals make up 14.6% of the population, which is about the same as the national average. However, fewer people have moved house in the last five years compared to most areas.

Job numbers are lower than usual, with only 45.3% of adults working or looking for work. The unemployment rate is 8.2%, which is well above the state average.

The population is estimated at 175,606 and has grown by 6.6% since 2021, which is a little above the state growth rate.

The area receives 1,089mm of annual rainfall, which is far above the state average of 515mm.

The area is very walkable, with 99.6% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and 96% within a 15-minute walk of a school.