Belmore

The typical resident is 38, making this area much younger than most. About 16.1% of the population are children under 15, while 16.7% are seniors, which is about the same as the national figure.

Overseas birthplaces are very common here, with 48.3% of people born abroad, far above the national figure of 27.7%. Greek and Chinese are the most common ancestries outside of Australian and English.

Language diversity is very high, as 61.7% of residents use a language other than English at home. This is far above the national figure, and 14.1% of people speak little or no English.

Religious affiliation is high here, with 51.1% identifying as Christian and 13.3% as Muslim. Only 16.7% of people report no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Year 12 completion is slightly higher than the national figure at 60.6%. While 22.5% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, this is well below the New South Wales average.

Typical personal weekly income is $640, which is well below the national figure of $805. Family and household incomes are also well below the state and national averages.

A higher number of people need help with daily activities (7.0%) compared to most areas. However, the rates of long-term health and mental health conditions are much lower than usual.

Volunteer rates are among the lowest at this level at 6.6%, well below the national figure. There are also far fewer people providing unpaid childcare or housework than in most areas.

First Nations residents are noticeably older than the state average, with a typical age of 27. Over 21% speak a First Nations language, which is far above the New South Wales average.

One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, making up 18.6% of households. Homes tend to be a bit fuller, with 2.6 people per home.

Renters make up 43% of the market, far above the national figure. Most homes are flats or apartments, and there are far fewer three-bedroom houses than is typical across Australia.

Public transport use is higher than usual, and 14.4% of homes have no motor vehicle. The area is very well connected, with a short 2-minute walk to the nearest stop.

The area is relatively mobile, with 36.1% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 12% of the population.

Far fewer adults are working or looking for work (48.1%) compared to the national figure of 61.1%. The unemployment rate is 7.3%, which is a little above the national average.

Belmore is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park and public transport. Almost every home is also within a short walk of a school and health services.