East Corrimal

The typical resident is 39, making the area younger than most similar places. A striking 15.7% of residents are in de facto relationships, which is well above the national figure of 11.5%.

People born overseas make up 16.4% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas but far below the New South Wales average of 29.3%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

About 9.4% of the community uses a language other than English at home, a figure much higher than most similar areas. However, this is still far below the state average of 26.6%.

Religion is less common here than elsewhere, with 43.2% of people reporting no religion. This is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are high, with 25.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. The area is also very well served by schools, with 18 located within 3 km.

Typical weekly personal income is $840, which is higher than most similar areas and slightly above the national figure. About 20.6% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in the rest of the state, affecting 30.6% of people. Mental health conditions are also slightly more frequent at 10.3%.

Unpaid care for children is more common here than in most similar areas, with 28.3% of people providing this support. This is slightly above the national figure of 26.3%.

There are 110 First Nations people in the area, which is more than in about 88% of similar places. Typical personal income for this group is $492, which is lower than the national figure.

One-parent families make up 17.4% of households, which is well above the national figure of 14.1%. Additionally, 30.2% of people live alone, a rate higher than most other areas.

Renting is very common, with 38.4% of households renting, well above the national average of 30.6%. Detached houses are rare here, as 38.3% of the homes are townhouses or semi-detached.

The area is well connected with 19 public transport stops, and most homes are within a 3-minute walk of one. Working from home is also common, accounting for 27.6% of the workforce.

The community is quite mobile, with 37.2% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 9.4% of the population.

Health care and education are the biggest employers, though full-time employment at 54.6% is well below the national figure of 58.9%.

East Corrimal is very walkable, with a score of 7.3. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, a school, and groceries.