Belfield

The population is slightly older than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 40. While children under 15 make up 18.9% of the community, people in de facto relationships are much less common here than in most other areas.

Belfield has a very high proportion of overseas-born residents at 38.2%, which is far above the national figure. This is reflected in the ancestry of the community, where Italian, Chinese, English, and Greek backgrounds are prominent alongside Australian roots.

More than half of the community uses a language other than English at home, a figure far above the rest of the country. This diversity means there are also many more people who speak little or no English compared to the state average.

Religious affiliation is common here, with 63.9% of people identifying as Christian. This results in a much lower proportion of people with no religion compared to both the state and national figures.

Education levels are high, with 63% of residents completing Year 12, which is well above the national average. While many hold degrees, the area is particularly noted for having schools with much higher advantage scores than most similar areas.

Typical family and household incomes are higher than in most other areas. However, typical personal weekly income is a little below the national figure, and a smaller proportion of individuals earn over $2,000 a week.

Residents generally report fewer long-term health and mental health conditions than most other areas. Despite this, a higher proportion of people need help with daily activities compared to the state average.

Unpaid care for children is common, sitting around the middle for similar areas. However, Belfield has a much lower rate of volunteering than the rest of the state.

First Nations people in Belfield have a typical personal income and Year 12 completion rate that are well above the national figures. A much higher proportion also speak a First Nations language compared to the state average.

Homes in Belfield are more crowded than usual, with a typical 2.9 people per dwelling. This is consistent with the area having more one-parent families than most other areas.

Housing is expensive, with typical weekly rents and monthly mortgage payments both much higher than the national average. Detached houses are less common here than elsewhere, and renting is more frequent than in similar areas.

The area is exceptionally well-connected, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. A very high 34.5% of people work from home, which is far above the national figure.

The community is relatively stable, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years is far below the state and national averages. Recent arrivals from overseas are around the middle for similar areas.

A much lower proportion of adults are working or looking for work compared to the rest of the country. Those who are employed often work in health care, construction, or retail.

Belfield is very walkable, with every home within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, or health service. However, it is much harder to reach groceries on foot than in other parts of New South Wales.