Carrington

The area is noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical age of 36. It has a high proportion of people in de facto relationships (22.7%) and a First Nations population that is well above the national figure at 6.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia (84.9%), meaning the overseas-born population is far below the New South Wales average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish and Scottish.

English is the dominant language for 90.8% of the community. The proportion of people using another language at home is far below the state and national figures.

A huge majority of residents have no religion (57.0%), a figure that is far above the national average. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 35.0%.

The community is well-qualified, with 32.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is well above the national average. This is reflected in a high proportion of professional occupations.

Typical personal weekly income is $930, which is a little above the national figure. The typical family income is $2,324, and 21.5% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most similar areas, affecting 12.2% of residents. This is well above the national figure of 8.8%.

Unpaid housework is much less common here than in most areas, with only 16.7% of people doing 15 or more hours a week. There is also a higher than average number of former Defence Force members.

The First Nations community is larger than in 89% of similar areas. Residents here are far older than the national First Nations average, with a typical age of 32.

Many people live alone (31.5%) or in one-parent families (18.5%), both of which are well above the national average. Consequently, homes are smaller, with a typical 2.2 people per dwelling.

Renting is very common, with 44.5% of households renting, far above the state average. Typical weekly rent is $430, and only 23.7% of homes are owned outright, which is much lower than in most areas.

Public transport is very accessible, with 19 stops and 98.5% of homes within a 10-minute walk. Despite this, 47.4% of people still drive to work, and 25.2% work from home.

The area is very mobile, as 50.1% of residents moved in the last five years, which is far above the state average. Recent arrivals from overseas also make up 14.1% of the population.

A high number of adults are working or looking for work (67.2%), well above the national figure. The most common industries are health care and social assistance, followed by professional and technical services.

With a walkability score of 8.2, the area is a walker's paradise. Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of health services, schools, and groceries, far exceeding the state average.