Dundas Valley

The area is younger than most, with a typical resident aged 38 and children under 15 making up 19.8% of the population. Seniors aged 65 and over are well below the state and national figures at 13.5%.

A huge 46.3% of people were born overseas, a figure far above the national average. Chinese is the most common ancestry at 27.5%, followed by Australian and English heritage.

Diversity is high, with 51.8% of people using a language other than English at home, which is far above the national figure. About 12.2% of residents speak little or no English, including many who speak Mandarin or Cantonese.

Christianity is the most common religion at 48.1%. Those reporting no religion make up 34.6%, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

The community is highly qualified, with 34.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 70.3% completing Year 12. Both figures are well above the national average.

Typical family incomes are higher than most areas at $2,137 per week. This is consistent with the high level of education, though typical personal incomes are a little below the national figure.

Residents report better health than most, with only 21.2% having a long-term health condition. This is well below the national average of 27.7%.

About 12.3% of people volunteer, which is much lower than most similar areas. Roughly 27% of the population provide unpaid care for children.

First Nations people make up 1.0% of the population. This group is far older than the national average with a typical age of 33, though they experience higher unemployment at 13.6%.

Homes are larger than usual, with a typical 2.8 people per dwelling. Most households consist of couples with children, who make up 66.9% of the community.

Renting is much more common here than elsewhere, at 37.4%. While 77.2% of homes have three or more bedrooms, typical monthly mortgage payments are among the highest at $2,672.

Work habits are distinctive, with 40.6% of people working from home, far above the national figure. The area is well served by buses, and 10% of homes have no motor vehicle.

The area is quite mobile, with 38.8% of people having moved house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 8.8% of the population.

Professionals make up 28.5% of the workforce, with many employed in health, professional services, and education. The unemployment rate is 5.1%, which is about the same as the national figure.

The suburb is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a park. However, only 39.9% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries.