Liverpool

The area is much younger than most, with only 12.2% of people aged 65 and over compared to 17.2% nationally. Children under 15 make up 19.6% of the population, which is a little above the national average.

Migration shapes this community, with 56.6% of people born overseas, far above the national figure of 27.7%. The most common ancestries include Australian, English, Indian, Chinese, and Vietnamese.

Language diversity is very high, as 64.9% of residents use a language other than English at home. This is far above the national average, and 16.1% of people speak little or no English.

Religion remains important here; only 12.3% of people report no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the most common faith at 38.6%, followed by Islam at 16.4%.

While 58.3% of residents finished Year 12, the proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is 20.2%, which is well below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical incomes are well below the national average, with a typical weekly household earning $1,303 compared to $1,746 across Australia. Only 9.3% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

A little more than 8% of people need help with daily activities, which is higher than most areas. However, those with long-term health conditions are well below the national average at 20.6%.

Community participation is low, with only 5.6% of people volunteering, which is well below the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care and housework rates are also well below the national average.

There are 365 First Nations people in the area, and 9.6% speak a First Nations language, which is well above the state average. The typical personal income for this group is $591.

Homes are often crowded, with 2.6 people per home and a high rate of one-parent families at 20.3%. About 28.9% of people live alone.

Rental properties dominate the market at 61.4%, far above the national average of 30.6%. Most people live in flats or apartments, and only 15.2% of homes are owned outright.

The area is highly connected, with 17.4% of homes having no motor vehicle and 5% of people commuting by public transport. It has one of the largest numbers of public transport stops and routes.

The population is very mobile, with 48% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 18.8% of the community, well above the national figure.

The unemployment rate is 10.2%, which is well above the national average of 5.1%. Many people work in health care and social assistance, the most common industry at 18.7%.

This is a walker's paradise, with a walkability score of 8.7 and every single home within a 15-minute walk of a park. Nearly all residents can reach groceries and public transport within 15 minutes on foot.