Kingswood

The area is much younger than the state average, with the typical resident aged 34 and a higher proportion of children under 15. There is also a strong First Nations presence, with 5.3% of the population identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

International backgrounds are common here, with 29.2% of people born overseas. This is much higher than in most similar areas and slightly above the national figure.

Language diversity is very high, as 26.6% of residents use a language other than English at home. While this matches the state average, it is well above the national figure, and Punjabi is the most common non-English language.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in other similar areas, with 30.5% of people reporting no religion, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

While 20.1% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, this is well below the state and national figures. About half of the population has completed Year 12, which is higher than in similar areas but still well below the state average.

Typical weekly household income is $1,397, which is well below the New South Wales figure of $1,829. High earners are rare here, with only 11.3% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, far below the national average.

Health challenges are more prevalent here than in most areas, with 12.4% of people reporting a mental health condition. This is well above the national figure of 8.8%.

Volunteer rates are among the lowest at this level, at 8.4%, which is well below the national figure of 14.1%.

The First Nations community is quite large here, though the unemployment rate of 16.4% is well above the state and national figures.

Household types are varied, with 35% of people living alone and a very high rate of one-parent families at 23.8%, which is well above the national average.

Renting is the dominant tenure, with 55.3% of households renting, far above the national figure. This is consistent with a low rate of outright home ownership, which is among the lowest at this level.

Public transport use is much higher than in most areas, supported by 77 stops and a very short walk to the nearest one. Around 15% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well above the national average.

The community is very fluid, with 47.9% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 15.7% of the population, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

Working or looking for work is less common here than in other areas, and the unemployment rate of 7.5% is a little above the national figure. Health care and social assistance is the most common industry for local workers.

The area is very walkable, with a score of 7.9. Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of public transport, parks, and schools, and 95.7% are near groceries.