Birrong

The typical resident is 36, which is noticeably younger than the New South Wales figure. This young profile is reflected in the 19.2% of the population being children under 15, a figure higher than most similar areas.

Birthplaces are diverse, with 47.2% of people born overseas, far above the national figure of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are Vietnamese (19.4%) and Chinese (16.8%).

Language diversity is very high, with 64.8% of people using a language other than English at home, far above the national average. Around 16.1% of residents speak little or no English, which is among the highest for this level.

Religious affiliation is common here, with only 18.9% of people reporting no religion, which is far below the Australian figure of 38.9%. The largest groups are Christians (34.8%) and Muslims (24.9%).

Education levels are varied; while 60% of residents completed Year 12, which is slightly above the national figure, the 20.8% with a bachelor degree or higher is well below the state average.

Typical incomes are well below the national figures, with a typical personal weekly income of $548. Only 4.9% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, which is lower than most areas.

A higher proportion of residents need help with daily activities (6.8%) compared to the state. However, those with long-term health conditions (22.4%) or mental health conditions (5.1%) are well below national figures.

Volunteer rates are among the lowest at this level, with only 6.6% of people volunteering, well below the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care for children is also well below the state average.

There are 18 First Nations people in the area. This group is noticeably older than the state average, with a typical age of 31 and a typical personal income of $900, which is far above the national figure.

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.2 people per household, well above the national figure. One-parent families make up 16.5% of the community, which is much higher than most similar areas.

The area consists mostly of detached houses (83.4%), and 37.5% are owned outright. Rent is much higher than in most similar areas, with a typical weekly rent of $440.

Public transport use is higher than average, and 100% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of a stop. Working from home is also very common at 29.4%, which is well above the national figure.

Recent arrivals from overseas make up 11.4% of the population, which is higher than most areas. However, the proportion of people who moved in the last five years is far below the national figure.

Job prospects are challenging, with an unemployment rate of 9.1%, which is well above the national figure. Only 45.1% of adults are working or looking for work, much lower than most areas.

The area is somewhat walkable, with every home within a 15-minute walk of a park or school. However, access to groceries and health services is very poor, far below state averages.