Busby

The community is noticeably younger than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 32. Children under 15 make up 25.2% of the population, which is well above the New South Wales average of 18.2%.

Overseas birthplaces are common here, with 35.4% of people born outside Australia, a figure well above the national average. Vietnamese, Chinese, and English are among the most common ancestries after Australian.

Language diversity is very high, with 51.0% of people using another language at home, far above the New South Wales figure of 26.6%. Arabic is the most common non-English language, spoken by 22.0% of residents.

Religious affiliation is common in Busby, where only 16.3% of people report no religion, far below the national figure of 38.9%. Islam and Christianity are the most prominent faiths.

Educational qualifications are much lower than most areas, with only 7.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far below the state average of 27.8%.

Typical incomes are much lower than most areas, with the usual family earning $1,287 a week, which is far below the New South Wales figure of $2,185.

Daily living is more challenging for some here, as 9.0% of people need help with daily activities, well above the national average of 5.8%.

Community participation is low, with only 4.7% of people volunteering, which is well below the national figure of 14.1%.

First Nations people make up a significant part of the community, though they face challenges with a typical personal income of $395, which is well below the national figure.

Families here tend to be large, with 3.2 people per home and a very high rate of one-parent families at 27.9%, far above the national average.

Rental properties are very common, with 50.8% of households renting, far above the New South Wales average of 32.6%. Most homes are separate houses with three or more bedrooms.

Public transport is highly accessible, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop. However, 14.2% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well above the national figure.

The population is relatively stable, with 27.8% moving in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.

Employment levels are low, with only 36.8% of adults working or looking for work, far below the national figure of 61.1%. The unemployment rate is 10.8%, well above the state average.

Busby is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of both a park and a school, far above the state averages.