Chester Hill

The community is noticeably younger than the rest of Australia, with a typical age of 34. This is driven by a high number of children under 15, who make up 22.5% of the population, which is well above the national figure.

Migration has a strong influence here, with 42.7% of people born overseas, a figure far above the New South Wales average. Vietnamese and Chinese are among the most common ancestries alongside Australian and English heritage.

Language diversity is very high, with 62.1% of residents using a language other than English at home. This is far above the national average, and 15.1% of people speak little or no English.

Religious affiliation is high, as the proportion of people with no religion is far below the national figure of 38.9%. Islam is the most common religion at 34.8%, followed by Christianity at 29.7%.

While 53.3% of residents completed Year 12, the proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is far below the state average. The area has a high number of schools, though there are fewer schools per 1,000 children than in most similar areas.

Typical incomes are well below those seen across Australia, with the typical household earning $1,355 a week. Only 14.4% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far below the state average.

People needing help with daily activities is a little above the national average at 7.3%. However, the rates of long-term health conditions and mental health conditions are well below the figures for the rest of the country.

Community participation is low, with volunteers at 6.6%, among the lowest for its level and well below the national figure. Unpaid care for children and housework is also well below the state average.

There are 108 First Nations people living in the area. The typical personal income for this group is $517, which is a little below the national figure of $540.

Households here are larger than usual, with 3.2 people per home. This is consistent with the high number of children in the area and a high proportion of one-parent families, which sit well above the national average.

Renting is very common, with 40.3% of households renting, well above the state average. Many residents live in separate houses, though the proportion of homes owned outright is much lower than in most other areas.

Public transport access is excellent, with 103 stops and 8 routes serving the area. About 11.3% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well above the national figure.

Recent arrivals from overseas make up 10.4% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas. About 30.5% of residents have moved house in the last five years.

The proportion of adults working or looking for work is among the lowest for its level at 40.0%. The unemployment rate is 8.5%, which is well above the national average of 5.1%.

The area is very walkable, with a score of 7.2. Every single home is within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a 15-minute walk of a park.