Marayong

The area is noticeably younger than the rest of Australia, and it has a higher proportion of children under 15 than most similar places. About 2.9% of the population identifies as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is similar to the state average.

International roots are very common here, as 45.8% of residents were born overseas—a figure far above the national average. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Indian, and Filipino.

Language diversity is very high, with 46.6% of people using a language other than English at home, which is far above the state and national figures. Punjabi is the most common non-English language spoken.

Religious affiliation is common in Marayong, and the 16.6% of people who report no religion is far below the national figure of 38.9%. Over half of the population identifies as Christian.

A good number of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, though this is still well below the state average. Many residents have completed Year 12, and the area has a high number of schools within a 3 km radius.

Typical incomes are a little below the state and national figures, and personal weekly pay is lower than in most similar areas. Only 6.3% of people earn $2,000 or more per week.

A higher proportion of people need help with daily activities compared to most areas, at 8.0%. Long-term health conditions are reported at a rate of 27.8%, which is about the same as the national figure.

Volunteering is quite low here, with only 7.3% of people volunteering, which is well below the national average. Unpaid care for children is around the middle for similar areas.

The First Nations community is one of the largest at this level. However, unemployment is well above the state average at 14.3%, and Year 12 completion is far below the national figure.

Homes are often crowded, with 2.8 people per home, and one-parent families are much more common here than in most similar areas. About 60% of households consist of couples with children.

Most people live in separate houses, and 40.3% of households are renting, which is well above the national average. Typical weekly rent is $379, and 78% of homes have three or more bedrooms.

Public transport use is much higher than in most areas, supported by a high number of bus stops and routes. However, 11.4% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well above the national figure.

The area has seen significant movement, with 37.3% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 17.4% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the national average, and the unemployment rate is a little above the state figure. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, or transport.

Marayong is very walkable, with nearly all homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, schools, and public transport. This makes it far more walkable than much of New South Wales.