Granville

Granville is notably young, with a typical age of 31 and a proportion of seniors that is well below the national figure. About 15.6% of the population are children under 15, which is a little below the state average.

The community is defined by its international roots, with 61% of residents born overseas, far above the national figure of 27.7%. The most common ancestries include Chinese, English, and Indian.

Language diversity is very high here, as 69.3% of people use a language other than English at home. This is far above the national figure, and 14% of residents speak little or no English.

Religious affiliation is common in the area, with only 16% of people reporting no religion, which is far below the national figure. Hinduism and Islam are both significant faiths in the community.

Residents are well qualified, with 30.2% holding a bachelor degree or higher and 67.5% having completed Year 12, both of which are well above the national figures.

Typical incomes are lower than most areas; for example, the typical family earns $1,651 a week, which is well below the New South Wales figure of $2,185.

The population is generally healthy, with long-term health conditions affecting 15.6% of people, which is far below the state average of 27%.

Community participation is lower than in most areas, with only 6.5% of people volunteering and far fewer residents providing unpaid childcare or housework compared to the national average.

There are 111 First Nations people in the area. This group is noticeably older than the state average, with a typical age of 29, and has a Year 12 completion rate far above the national figure.

Homes tend to be more crowded than in most areas, with 2.8 people per home. About 57.6% of households consist of couples with children.

Rental properties are very common here, making up 54.6% of all homes, which is far above the national average. Flats or apartments are the most typical dwelling, used by 55.4% of residents.

Public transport is a key part of life, with 13.1% of people using it to commute, far above the national figure. Many households do not own a car, and most people live just a 3-minute walk from a stop.

The area is highly dynamic, as 47.4% of people moved house in the last five years. This is consistent with the high number of recent overseas arrivals, who make up 32% of the population.

The unemployment rate is 9.2%, which is well above the national figure. Many residents work in health care and social assistance, though only 53.5% of adults are currently working or looking for work.

Granville is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, and schools. This makes it far more walkable than the state average.