Hurstville Grove

The typical resident is 43, which is noticeably older than the national figure. While children under 15 make up 17.7% of the population, people in de facto relationships are much less common here than in most other areas.

Birthplaces are diverse, with 37.2% of people born overseas, a figure well above the New South Wales and national averages. Chinese, Australian, English, and Greek are the most common ancestries.

Language diversity is very high, with 50.8% of people using a language other than English at home, far above the state average. This includes significant numbers of Mandarin, Cantonese, and Greek speakers.

Christianity is the most common religion at 59.0%. The proportion of people reporting no religion is 28.4%, which is far below the national figure.

The area is highly qualified, with 37.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average. This is consistent with the high 73.4% of residents who completed Year 12.

Household incomes are high, with 36.5% of homes earning $3,000 or more a week, far above the national figure. The typical weekly family income is $2,565, which is a little above the state average.

Residents report fewer long-term health issues than most areas, with only 21.9% having a chronic condition. Mental health conditions are also much less common here than in the rest of the country.

Unpaid care for others is more common here than in most areas, though the number of volunteers is much lower than the typical local level.

First Nations people make up 0.9% of the population. This group is far older and earns much higher typical incomes than the state and national First Nations averages.

Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 3.2 people per household. Family units are stable, with 72.6% being couples with children and very few people living alone.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, with 91.1% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is high, as 47.3% of houses are owned outright, far above the national figure.

Working from home is very common, accounting for 43.7% of the workforce, far above the national figure. Despite this, the area has a high number of public transport stops compared to similar places.

The community is relatively stable, with only 27.4% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average.

Professionals and managers make up half of the working population. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, which is a little below the national figure.

The area is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of parks, schools, and public transport. However, only 21.2% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services.