Bossley Park

The typical resident is 41, making the area noticeably older than the national figure. While children under 15 make up about 17.7% of the population, there is a low proportion of people in de facto relationships compared to other areas.

A large majority of residents were born overseas, with 53.9% born outside Australia. This is far above the national figure of 27.7%, with common ancestries including Italian, English, and Chinese.

Language diversity is very high, as 63.5% of people use a language other than English at home, which is far above the national figure. This is reflected in the 16.7% of residents who speak little or no English.

Religious affiliation is very high here, with 74.2% of people identifying as Christian. The proportion of people with no religion is 8.2%, which is far below the national figure.

Adults with a bachelor degree or higher make up 14.3% of the population, far below the national figure. However, 51% of residents have completed Year 12, which is higher than in most similar areas.

Typical personal incomes are much lower than in most areas, and the typical weekly family income of $1,639 is well below the New South Wales figure.

About 10.9% of people need help with daily activities, which is well above the national average. Conversely, the rate of people with mental health conditions is well below the national figure.

Volunteer rates are among the lowest at this level, at 6.3%. The proportion of people providing unpaid childcare or doing significant housework is also well below the state and national figures.

First Nations residents make up 0.9% of the population. This community has a Year 12 completion rate of 43%, which is well above the national figure of 37%.

Homes are larger than average, with 3.3 people per home, which is well above the national figure. This is consistent with a high proportion of couples with children, who make up 68.4% of families.

Detached houses are the norm for 91.2% of residents, with 89.5% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Typical weekly rents are a little above the national figure, and monthly mortgage payments are also slightly higher.

Most people drive to work, though 27.3% work from home, which is well above the national average. Public transport use is low, but the area has a high number of bus stops and routes.

The community is relatively stable, with fewer people moving in the last five years compared to most areas. However, recent overseas arrivals make up 13.4% of the population.

The number of adults working or looking for work is among the lowest at this level, at 41.1%. The unemployment rate of 7.3% is a little above the state and national figures.

The area is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a park. However, only about half of the homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries.