Doonside

The typical resident is just 36, making the area noticeably younger than the New South Wales average. It has a higher proportion of children under 15 and a larger First Nations population than most similar areas.

Born overseas, 44.5% of residents come from outside Australia, a figure far above the national average. The most common birthplaces after Australia are the Philippines and India.

Language diversity is very high, with 45% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the national figure, and about 5.9% of residents speak little or no English.

Religious affiliation is common here, and the number of people reporting no religion is far below the state and national figures. Over half the population identifies as Christian.

While more adults here have a bachelor degree than in most similar areas, the figure is still well below the state average at 20.4%. Many residents have completed Year 12, though this remains below the national figure.

Typical personal income is $647 per week, which is well below the New South Wales average. The number of people earning $2,000 or more per week is also lower than most areas.

Daily living is more challenging for some here, as 7.9% of people need help with daily activities, which is much higher than most areas. Long-term health conditions are about the same as the national average.

Unpaid work is less common here than in other areas, with fewer people providing unpaid care or doing significant housework. Volunteering is also among the lowest at this level.

There are 635 First Nations people in the area, and their median age is 24. This group faces significant gaps in outcomes, with a typical personal income well below the national figure and a Year 12 completion rate far below the average.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per home. This is partly explained by the fact that one-parent families are much more common here than in most other areas.

Rental properties are very common, with 45.4% of households renting, far above the state average. While most homes are large detached houses, fewer are owned outright compared to most areas.

Public transport use is higher than in most similar areas, with a very short walk to the nearest stop. However, 11.2% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well above the national figure.

The area has a high number of recent arrivals from overseas, with 15.4% arriving in the last five years. This is about the same as the state and national averages.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas. The unemployment rate is 7.6%, which is a little above the national figure.

The area is very walkable, with almost every home within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a 15-minute walk of a park. Access to health services and groceries is far above the state average.