East Hills

The typical resident is 41, making the area noticeably older than the Australian average. While children under 15 make up 16.1% of the population, about 17.4% of residents are seniors.

Birthplaces are diverse, with 31.2% of people born overseas, a figure well above the national average. Australian and English are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish, Chinese, and Scottish.

Language diversity is very high here, as 33.2% of people use a language other than English at home. This is far above the national figure, and it is reflected in the 5.9% of residents who speak little or no English.

Religious affiliation is quite common, with 55% of people identifying as Christian. This helps explain why the 24.9% of people with no religion is far below the national figure.

Educational attainment is strong, with 58.8% of residents completing Year 12 and 23.9% holding a bachelor degree or higher. The area is also well-served by schools, with 21 located within 3km.

Incomes are generally high, and the typical family earns $2,368 a week, which is a little above the state figure. Notably, 28.3% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, a much higher rate than most areas.

A little more people need help with daily activities here than in the rest of the state, at 6.8%. Around 27.5% of residents live with a long-term health condition, most commonly arthritis or asthma.

Participation in unpaid work is lower than in most areas, with only 9.8% of people volunteering. This is well below the national figure of 14.1%.

There are 75 First Nations people in the area, and the typical age for this group is 28, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 24.

Homes are slightly larger than usual, with 2.6 people per dwelling. Most households are couples with children, who make up 61.3% of families.

Rental activity is high, with 34.2% of households renting, which is well above the national average. Those with mortgages face high costs, as the typical monthly payment is $2,500.

Public transport use and infrastructure are much higher than in most areas, with 30 stops serving the community. This accessibility is reflected in the fact that 100% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of a stop.

The community is relatively stable, as 32.1% of people moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

A high number of people work from home at 36.1%, far above the national figure. The local workforce is concentrated in health, education, and construction.

The area is somewhat walkable, with all homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. However, access to essentials is limited, as only 31.3% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries.