Asquith

Asquith is noticeably younger than the state and national figures, with a typical resident aged 36. Children under 15 make up 21.3% of the population, which is well above the national average of 18.2%.

The area is far more diverse than the rest of Australia, with 47.5% of people born overseas. Common ancestries include English, Australian, Chinese, and Indian.

Multiculturalism is evident in the home, where 44% of people use a language other than English, a figure far above the national rate of 22.3%. Mandarin, Hindi, and Cantonese are the most common additional languages.

Christianity is the most common faith at 38.7%, while 37% of residents report having no religion, which is well above the New South Wales figure.

The community is highly qualified, with 47% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national average of 26.3%, and nearly 80% of residents have completed Year 12.

Incomes are much higher than in most areas, with a typical weekly household income of $2,300. Over 33% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, well above the state average.

Residents are generally healthier than the national average, with only 21.7% reporting a long-term health condition. Those needing help with daily activities are also fewer than in most areas.

Unpaid care for children is very common here, with 32.9% of people providing this support, which is well above the national figure of 26.3%.

First Nations residents in Asquith are far older and earn significantly more than the state average, with a typical personal income of $1,125 and a high Year 12 completion rate of 72%.

Family living is common, with 66.6% of households consisting of couples with children. This helps explain why people per home is higher than in most areas.

The housing market is expensive and dominated by apartments, which make up 48.4% of homes. Typical weekly rents are $490, and monthly mortgage payments are much higher than average at $2,400.

Working from home is very popular, with 44.7% of people doing so—far above the national figure. While public transport use is higher than most areas, the train ride to the city takes much longer than average.

The population is quite mobile, as 58.2% of residents have moved in the last five years. This is far above the national average of 40.7%.

Employment rates are strong, with 69.9% of adults working or looking for work. Many residents are professionals or managers, often working in health, professional services, or education.

Described as a walker's paradise, nearly every home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, and public transport. This is far above the New South Wales average for accessibility.