Hamlyn Terrace

The area is much younger than most, with 22.6% of people being children under 15, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 6.7% of the population, a figure well above the New South Wales average.

People born overseas make up 18.8% of the community, which is much higher than most similar areas, though still well below the state average of 29.3%. Most residents claim Australian or English ancestry.

About 11.7% of people use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in similar areas, despite being far below the New South Wales average.

Over half of the residents identify as Christian, while 35.6% report no religion, a figure that is a little above the state average but well below the national one.

Educational attainment is lower than the state and national averages, with 15.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 45.9% completing Year 12.

Typical household income is $1,941 a week, which is a little above the national figure. However, the proportion of people earning $2,000 or more weekly is well below the state average.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 32.4% of people living with a long-term health condition and 11.8% reporting a mental health condition, both well above state figures.

A higher than average 30.1% of people provide unpaid care for children, which is well above the national figure. In contrast, the volunteer rate is much lower than in most areas.

The First Nations community is quite young, with a typical age of 19. This group sees higher Year 12 completion rates than the state average and a lower unemployment rate of 8.0%.

Homes here are larger and more crowded than usual, with 2.9 people per home. This is consistent with the high number of children and the fact that 17.8% of families are one-parent households, well above the state average.

The area is dominated by separate houses, with 91.0% of homes being detached and 87.4% having three or more bedrooms. Rents are well above the national average, with a typical weekly cost of $490.

Most people rely on cars, but the area has a high number of public transport stops and 93.4% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of one. About 20.1% of the workforce works from home.

The population is highly mobile, with 52.8% of people having moved house in the last five years, a figure far above the national average.

Health care and social assistance is the most common industry for local workers. Full-time employment is a little below the state average at 55.8%.

While almost everyone lives within a short walk of a park or bus stop, the area is less walkable for other needs, as only 25.6% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries.