Gymea

The typical resident is 39, and the area has a higher proportion of children under 15 than most similar places. About 17.6% of the population are seniors, which is about the same as the state and national figures.

While 76.1% of people were born in Australia, those born overseas make up 20.9% of the population, which is much higher than in most similar areas. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

Around 14.7% of residents use a language other than English at home, a figure much higher than most similar areas. However, this is still far below the New South Wales average of 26.6%.

More than half of the population identify as Christian, while 36.1% report having no religion. This last group is slightly smaller than the national figure.

Gymea is a well-qualified community where 62.1% of residents completed Year 12, well above the national figure. A quarter of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Earnings here are significantly higher than usual, with 29.5% of households making $3,000 or more a week. This is well above the national figure of 22.6%.

The community is generally healthy, with only 26.9% reporting a long-term health condition. This is slightly lower than most similar areas.

Unpaid childcare is common here, with 29.1% of people providing this care, which is well above the state average. However, volunteering rates are much lower than in most similar areas.

There are 124 First Nations people in the area. This group has a Year 12 completion rate of 57.8%, which is far above the national figure of 37.0%.

Most homes are occupied by couples with children, making up 60.5% of families. About 26.8% of people live alone, which is a bit higher than the national figure.

Housing is expensive, with typical weekly rents at $500 and typical monthly mortgage payments at $2,600. Detached houses are far less common here than in the rest of the state, with flats and townhouses making up a larger share.

The area is highly connected, with 36.9% of people working from home, far above the national figure. Public transport use is also much higher than in most similar areas.

Gymea has seen significant movement, with 41.0% of residents moving in the last five years. This is slightly above the state average.

The local workforce is active, with 65.8% of adults working or looking for work, which is well above the national figure. Many people work in healthcare or construction.

Described as a walker's paradise, almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of public transport, parks, schools, and groceries.