Matraville

The typical resident is 42, making the area noticeably older than the state and national figures. While children under 15 make up 18.3% of the population, there is a higher-than-usual proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people at 4.0%.

Overseas birth rates are well above the national figure, with 34.6% of people born outside Australia. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, Irish and Chinese.

Language diversity is high, and the 28.9% of people using another language at home is well above the national average. English remains the primary language for 65.4% of the community.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most other areas, with 58.2% of people identifying as Christian. Conversely, the 26.6% of residents with no religion is far below the national figure.

Education levels are high, with 63.3% of residents completing Year 12, a figure well above the national average. About 26.7% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

The area is quite wealthy, with typical household incomes of $2,075 a week, which is a little above the state and national figures. Weekly earnings for 32.4% of households are $3,000 or more, a standing that is much higher than most areas.

Most residents report good health, with fewer people experiencing long-term health or mental health conditions than in other areas. However, 6.2% of people need help with daily activities, which is higher than most areas.

Volunteer rates are well below the national figure at 10.5%. Around 12.9% of people provide unpaid care, which is a little above the state and national averages.

The community has a large First Nations population of 401 people. This group has a Year 12 completion rate of 45.6%, which is far above the state average.

Families with children are common, and the typical home holds 2.7 people. There is a much higher proportion of one-parent families here than in most similar areas.

Housing is expensive, with typical weekly rents and monthly mortgage payments both well above the national figure. Detached houses are far less common here than across Australia, and 34.6% of households rent.

The area is highly connected, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. A high number of residents work from home (33.5%), and 11.3% of homes have no motor vehicle.

The population has been relatively stable compared to the rest of the state, with 32.2% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the New South Wales figure.

Employment is steady, with 59.5% of adults working or looking for work. The most common industries for local workers are health care, social assistance and education.

Matraville is very walkable, with nearly all homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, and parks. This makes it far more walkable than the state average.