Homebush West

The area is far younger than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 31 and very few seniors. A large proportion of the population are young adults aged 25 to 44, and there are far fewer people aged 65 and over than in most other areas.

Born overseas, 68.2% of residents come from outside Australia, which is far above the national figure. The most common ancestries are Chinese and Indian, with India and China also being the most frequent countries of birth.

Language diversity is very high, with 73% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the national average and helps explain why 13.7% of residents speak little or no English.

Hinduism is the most common religion at 30.3%. Far fewer people identify as having no religion compared to the national figure, where 38.9% of people report no religious affiliation.

The community is highly qualified, with 46.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the state and national figures, and 78.9% of residents completed Year 12.

Typical weekly household income is $1,952, which is a little above the national figure. Most households earn between $1,500 and $2,999 per week.

Residents generally report good health, with long-term health conditions and mental health conditions appearing far below the national figures. Only 2.4% of people need help with daily activities.

Participation in unpaid work is low, with fewer people volunteering or providing unpaid care compared to most other areas. Only 7.4% of the community are volunteers.

There are 26 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. Median personal income for First Nations residents is $724, which is well above the national figure of $540.

Homes here are slightly more crowded than usual, with 2.6 people per home. Most households consist of couples with children, making up 58.4% of the community.

The landscape is dominated by flats or apartments, which make up 92.4% of all homes. Renting is the primary tenure for 60.9% of households, far above the national figure of 30.6%.

Many residents avoid cars, with 15.6% of homes having no vehicle. Public transport use for commuting is well above the national average, and 32.2% of the workforce works from home.

The population is highly mobile, with 62.2% of people moving in the last five years. This includes a high number of recent arrivals from overseas, at 32.3%.

More adults are working or looking for work than in most areas, though the unemployment rate of 8.1% is well above the national figure. Many residents work as professionals in health care or retail.

The area is very walkable, with almost every home within a 15-minute walk of groceries and parks. However, fewer homes are within a short walk of health services compared to the state average.