Dundas

Dundas is a young area, with a typical age of 37 and a much lower proportion of seniors than most places. Children under 15 make up 18.6% of the population, which is about the same as the state and national figures.

The community is very multicultural, with 46.1% of people born overseas, far above the national figure of 27.7%. Chinese, English, and Australian are the most common ancestries.

Over half the population (50.4%) speaks a language other than English at home, which is far above the national figure. Mandarin and Cantonese are the most common additional languages.

About half of the residents (49.4%) identify as Christian, while 32.1% have no religion, a figure slightly lower than the New South Wales average.

The area is highly qualified, with 33% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national figure. Year 12 completion is also far above the state average at 72.8%.

Household incomes are generally high, with the typical weekly family income at $2,188. This is consistent with the high number of residents with university degrees and a typical weekly household income that is a little above the national figure.

Residents are generally healthier than those in similar areas, with only 21.1% reporting a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%.

Care for children is a common activity here, with 27.2% of people providing unpaid childcare, a figure higher than most areas.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 0.9% of the population. While personal income for this group is well above the national figure, Year 12 completion is much lower than in most areas.

Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 2.8 people per household. Couples with children make up 68.1% of all families.

Renters are more common here than in most areas, and the typical weekly rent of $428 is a little above the national figure. Most homes are three or more bedrooms, though separate houses are far less common than the national average.

Working from home is very popular at 37.6%, far above the national figure. The area is well-served by public transport, with 24 stops and a very short walk to the nearest one.

The area is quite mobile, with 40.9% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 11.6% of the community.

Most residents who work or look for work are employed full-time (57.3%). The most common industries for local workers are healthcare, retail, and education.

Dundas is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of parks, schools, and groceries. However, only 13% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services, which is far below the state average.