Parramatta

The community is noticeably younger than the national figure, with a typical age of 34 and a higher share of children under 15. It is a large area of 152,128 people that has grown by 22% since 2011.

Over half the population (55.0%) was born overseas, a figure far above the national average. Indian, English, and Chinese are the most common ancestries reported.

Reflecting its migrant heritage, 56.9% of people use a language other than English at home, which is far above the New South Wales figure. Hindi and Mandarin are the most common non-English languages.

Hinduism is a significant faith here at 26.6%, and the proportion of people reporting no religion is far below the national figure.

This is a highly qualified area where 44.1% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average. School completion for Year 12 is also much higher than most similar areas.

Typical weekly personal income is $913, which is a little above the national figure. The number of households earning $3,000 or more per week has risen sharply by 17 points since 2011.

Residents are generally healthier than those in other areas, with a much lower rate of long-term health conditions and mental health issues than the state average.

Volunteer rates are much lower than most similar areas, falling 3.4 points since 2011. Unpaid care for children is about the same as the national figure.

First Nations people in the area are noticeably older than those in the state, with a typical age of 27. Year 12 completion is well above the national average.

Homes tend to be larger, with 2.6 people per home. One-parent families are much less common here than in most similar areas.

The area is dominated by rentals (49.9%) and flats or apartments, while separate houses are far less common than across Australia. Typical weekly rents are $420, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

Working from home has surged to 42.9% since 2011, far above the national figure. About 14.5% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well above the state average.

Nearly half of all residents (49.7%) moved house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 28.5% of the population, far above the national figure.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas. Professional roles are the most common, with health care and technical services being the top industries.

The population has continued to grow, increasing by 7.1% since 2021, which is slightly higher than the state average.

The area receives 1,085mm of annual rainfall, which is far above the New South Wales average.

Described as a walker's paradise, nearly all homes are within a short walk of public transport, parks, and schools. This high walkability is reflected in the very high score of 8.2.