Birmingham Gardens

The area is far younger than the rest of Australia, with a typical age of 28 and very few seniors. Children under 15 make up 13.2% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

People born overseas make up 27.8% of the population, which is much higher than in most similar areas and about the same as the national figure.

Language diversity is high, with 23.1% of residents using another language at home. This is much higher than most similar areas, and the proportion of people who speak little or no English is also among the highest at this level.

The community is notably secular, as 45.7% of people report no religion. This is far above the New South Wales figure.

A high number of residents have completed Year 12, and 21.7% hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is more common here than in most similar areas.

Weekly incomes are generally lower than the state and national figures. Typical household income is $1,468, and the proportion of households earning over $3,000 a week is far below the New South Wales average.

Mental health conditions are reported by 14.0% of residents, which is among the highest levels for this type of area and well above the state average.

Unpaid activity is much lower here than in most areas, with fewer people caring for children, doing housework, or volunteering.

First Nations people make up 5.1% of the population, which is a little above the national figure. This group has a higher Year 12 completion rate than most, though the unemployment rate is much higher than in other similar areas.

One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, at 21.2%. People living alone are also more frequent, making up 28.4% of households.

Renting is very common, with 57.0% of households renting, a figure far above the state average. While separate houses are common, very few people own their homes outright.

Public transport is highly accessible, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop. However, 9.6% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

The population is highly mobile, with 58.4% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals are also among the highest at this level, at 43.4%.

More adults are working or looking for work than in most similar areas, but full-time employment is far below the national figure. The unemployment rate of 7.7% is also much higher than most areas.

The area is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park and a public transport stop.