Chifley

Families with children are common here, as 20.5% of the population are under 15. The typical resident is 42, making the area noticeably older than both the state and national figures.

Birthplaces are diverse, with 28.1% of people born overseas, a figure much higher than most similar areas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish and Chinese.

Language diversity is high, with 23.2% of residents using a language other than English at home. However, the proportion of people who speak little or no English is a little below the state average.

Religious affiliation is high compared to the rest of the country, with 61.6% identifying as Christian and far fewer people reporting no religion than the national figure.

The community is well-qualified, with 63.7% of people completing Year 12, which is well above the national average. Higher education is also common, as 24.6% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Incomes are very high, with 36.9% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, far above the state and national figures. The typical weekly household income is $2,311, which is much higher than most similar areas.

Residents generally enjoy good health, with a rate of long-term health conditions that is well below the national average. Mental health conditions are also less common here than in most other areas.

Unpaid childcare is a common activity, with 28.2% of people caring for children, a figure higher than the national average. Conversely, the volunteer rate is much lower than in most similar areas.

The area has a larger First Nations population than about 90% of similar areas. This group is younger than the national average, with a typical age of 22.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household, which helps explain why couples with children make up the vast majority of families.

Housing is expensive, with typical monthly mortgage payments of $3,210, among the highest for this level. There are far fewer separate houses here than across Australia, with more people living in townhouses or flats.

Working from home is very common at 36%, far above the national figure. The area is exceptionally well-served by public transport, with a huge number of weekly departures compared to the state average.

The population is relatively stable, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years is far below the national figure.

Professionals and managers make up a large part of the workforce. Most of those working or looking for work are employed full-time, though this is slightly lower than the state average.

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