Banksia

The typical resident is 41, which is noticeably older than the Australian average. While children under 15 make up 17% of the population, there are very few people in de facto relationships compared to most similar areas.

Born overseas, 43.4% of residents come from other countries, which is far above the New South Wales figure. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, and Chinese.

Language diversity is very high here, with 49.9% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the national figure, and 9.3% of residents speak little or no English.

Religion remains common here, as 52.4% of people identify as Christian. The proportion of people with no religion is 25%, which is far below the national average.

The area is highly qualified, with 64.2% of residents completing Year 12, well above the state average. About 27% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, a result much higher than most similar areas.

Household incomes are strong, with 27.7% of homes earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical household weekly income of $2,018 is a little above the national figure.

Residents generally have fewer long-term health conditions and mental health issues than most other areas. However, 6.7% of people need help with daily activities, which is higher than most areas.

Volunteer rates are much lower here than in other areas, with only 8.9% of people volunteering. This is well below the national average of 14.1%.

Among the 49 First Nations people in the area, unemployment is non-existent. This group is also far more likely to have completed Year 12 compared to the state average.

Homes are more crowded than usual, with 2.8 people per home. One-parent families are much more common here than in most similar areas.

Most people live in separate houses, though typical rents and mortgage payments are well above the national figures. Many residents have high security in their housing, with 38.5% owning their homes outright.

Public transport use is among the highest at this level, and 34.1% of people work from home, which is far above the national average. The area is very accessible, with most residents living just two minutes from a stop.

The community is relatively stable, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years is far below the national average. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 8.7% of the population.

While full-time employment is around the middle for similar areas, the unemployment rate of 6.4% is a little above the national figure. Many residents work in healthcare, social assistance, or professional roles.

This area is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.2. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, schools, and public transport.