Ashfield

The typical resident is 36, which is noticeably younger than the New South Wales average. There are far fewer children under 15 here than in most other areas, with only 11.7% of the population in this age group.

This area is exceptionally diverse, with 50.8% of people born overseas, a figure far above the national average. Chinese is the most common ancestry at 22.1%, and China is the most frequent overseas birthplace.

Reflecting its diverse heritage, 49.4% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is far above the state and national figures. About 10% of people speak little or no English, a rate well above the national average.

A little more than four in ten people report having no religion, which is well above the New South Wales figure. Other significant groups include Hindus at 9.5% and Buddhists at 6.5%.

Education levels are very high, with 44.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure. Similarly, 76% of residents have completed Year 12, which is far above the state average.

Typical incomes are higher than most areas, with a typical weekly household income of $1,888. About 14.2% of people earn $2,000 or more per week, which is higher than the national average.

About 9.4% of residents have a mental health condition, which is higher than the state average. However, the overall rate of long-term health conditions is a little below the national figure.

Volunteer rates and unpaid care are both much lower than in most other areas. Only 11.2% of people volunteer, and just 8.8% provide unpaid care, both of which are below the national figures.

The First Nations community is far more likely to speak a First Nations language (16.8%) than the state average. Residents here are also far older and more likely to have completed Year 12 than First Nations people nationally.

Many residents live alone, with 32.1% of people in one-person households, a figure well above the state average. This helps explain why the average number of people per home is slightly lower than across Australia.

The area is dominated by flats or apartments, which make up 69.9% of homes. Renting is very common here at 50.5%, far above the national average, while the typical weekly rent of $440 is higher than most areas.

Public transport is central to life here, with 23% of homes having no motor vehicle. This is supported by a very high rate of people working from home (41.9%) and a short 11-minute drive to the city.

The population is very mobile, with 51.1% of people having moved in the last five years. This includes a high number of recent arrivals from overseas, at 20.8%.

About 62.7% of adults are working or looking for work, which is a little above the national figure. The unemployment rate is 6.3%, which is higher than the state and national averages.

Ashfield is a walker's paradise with a walkability score of 8.9. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of public transport, groceries, and schools.