Berkshire Park

The area has a much higher proportion of First Nations people than the state and national figures. It is a relatively young community, with a typical resident aged 37 and far fewer children and retirees than most other areas.

About 20.1% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than in similar areas, though still well below the New South Wales average of 29.3%.

Around 8.9% of people use a language other than English at home, a figure that is much higher than most similar areas but far below the state average.

Religious affiliation is common here, as the proportion of people reporting no religion is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational qualifications are much lower than most areas, with only 3.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and very few completing Year 12.

Household incomes are generally high, with 28.5% earning $3,000 or more a week, which is well above the national average.

Residents enjoy better health than most areas; only 12.9% have a long-term health condition, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

Community participation is among the lowest at this level, with very few residents volunteering or providing unpaid care compared to the rest of the state.

First Nations households earn $2,562 weekly, which is far above the state average, and the typical First Nations resident is far older than the national figure of 24.

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.2 people per household and a high proportion of couples with children.

Housing is dominated by large separate houses, with 89.5% having three or more bedrooms. Over half of these homes are owned outright, far above the national average of 31%.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with every single home owning at least one motor vehicle and no one commuting by public transport.

The community is very stable, as only 10.9% of people moved in the last five years, which is far below the national rate of 40.7%.

The local workforce is heavily concentrated in construction, and only 25.5% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national average.

The area is highly car-dependent, with no homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.