Balcolyn

The population is noticeably older than the state and national figures, with the typical resident aged 43. Seniors make up 24.1% of the community, a figure well above the national average of 17.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia (85.8%), and the area has far fewer overseas-born people than the New South Wales average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 93.4% of the community. Very few people use another language at home, which is far below the figures for both the state and the nation.

A large portion of the community reported no religion (43.3%), which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 49.4%.

Education levels are lower than the state average, with only 39.5% of residents completing Year 12. This is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical incomes are a little below the state and national figures. For instance, the typical weekly household income is $1,525, which is $304 lower than the New South Wales average.

Health challenges are much more common here than in similar areas. Long-term health conditions affect 37.8% of people, and 12.2% live with a mental health condition, both far above the national average.

Unpaid housework is more common here than in the state and nation. A higher than usual 3.6% of residents have served in the Defence Force, though volunteer rates are much lower than in other similar areas.

First Nations people make up 3.6% of the population, which is about the same as the state average. The community is notably young, with a typical age of 19, and 8.3% speak a First Nations language.

The area has a mix of family types, with 53.4% being couples with children. One-parent families are more common here than in most similar areas, at 12.7%.

Most people live in separate houses (95.6%), and 42.3% own their home outright, which is far above the national figure. Large homes are the norm, with 82.3% having three or more bedrooms.

Cars are essential, with 55% of people driving to work and 2.6% of homes having no vehicle. Despite this, 99.6% of homes are within a short walk of a public transport stop.

The area has seen some movement, with 37.4% of residents moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are far below the state and national averages.

Working or looking for work is less common here than in most areas, at 54.7%. The unemployment rate of 6.0% is a little above the state figure of 4.9%.

While parks and bus stops are very close by, the suburb is mostly car-dependent. Almost no one can walk to groceries or health services within 15 minutes, putting the walkability score far below the state average.