Arncliffe

The community is notably young, with a typical age of 34 and far fewer seniors than most areas. Children under 15 make up 15.7% of the population, which is a little below the New South Wales average.

International roots are very common here, as 47.3% of people were born overseas, far above the national figure of 27.7%. The most common ancestries include Australian, English, and Chinese.

Language diversity is a standout feature, with 54.6% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the national average, and 9.6% of residents speak little or no English.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most areas, as the proportion of people with no religion is far below the Australian average of 38.9%. Christianity and Islam are the most common faiths.

Residents are well qualified, with 33.5% holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national figure. School completion is also high, with 65.4% of people finishing Year 12.

Typical household incomes are a little above the state and national figures, and 26.1% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is much higher than most similar areas.

The population is generally healthy, with the rate of long-term health conditions well below both the state and national figures. Only 5.5% of people report a mental health condition.

Participation in unpaid work is low, with far fewer people volunteering or providing unpaid care compared to the state and national averages.

The First Nations community is small but tends to be older and earn more than the national average, with a notable 51.4% completing Year 12.

Homes are slightly more crowded than usual, with 2.7 people per household. Couples with children make up the largest group at 58.1%.

Rental properties are common, with 40.4% of households renting and typical weekly rents of $500. Flats and apartments are the most common home type, making up 48.4% of dwellings.

Working from home is very popular at 36.7%, far above the national average. Public transport use is also high, and 13% of homes have no motor vehicle.

The area is very dynamic, with 42.5% of people moving house in the last five years. This is helped by the high number of recent overseas arrivals, at 20.2%.

Most adults who are working or looking for work are in professional, clerical, or managerial roles, though the unemployment rate is slightly higher than the national average.

Arncliffe is a walker's paradise, with a score of 9.0. Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of public transport, parks, groceries, and health services.