Burwood Heights

The typical resident is 38, making the area a little younger than the New South Wales average. While there are few children under 15 compared to most areas, about 19.3% of the population are seniors.

This is a diverse community where 42.0% of people were born overseas, a figure far above the national average. The most common ancestries are Chinese, Australian, English, and Italian.

Language diversity is very high, with 48.1% of residents using a language other than English at home. This is far above the national figure, and 9.3% of people speak little or no English.

About half of the population identifies as Christian. This community is much less likely to report no religion than most other areas, with only 27.3% doing so.

Residents are highly qualified, with 35.6% holding a bachelor degree or higher and 68.8% having completed Year 12. Both figures are well above the national average.

Household incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with 30.4% of homes earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical weekly family income is $2,411, which is a little above the state figure.

The community reports good health, with only 18.2% of people having a long-term health condition. This is well below the national average of 27.7%.

Participation in unpaid work is lower than in most areas, with only 11.2% of people volunteering and 10.3% providing unpaid care.

There are 3 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. This small group has a typical personal income of $1,625, which is far above the national figure.

Families are common here, with 62.3% of households consisting of couples with children. Homes are slightly larger than usual, with an average of 2.7 people per dwelling.

Rental properties are more common than in most areas, with 34.1% of households renting. The housing stock is diverse, but separate houses are far less common here than in the rest of the state.

The area is very well connected, and 39.7% of workers do so from home. About 13.9% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well above the national average.

The population is quite mobile, with 39.2% of residents moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 16.2% of the community.

Professional roles are common, with 33.3% of the workforce in such occupations. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, and professional technical services.

The area is very walkable, with every single home within a 15-minute walk of a park, school and public transport.