Mount Pritchard

The area is younger than the national figure, with a typical age of 36 and a higher proportion of children under 15 compared to most areas. Seniors make up a smaller part of the community at 14.4%, which is well below the New South Wales figure.

Born overseas populations are far above the national average at 44.9%. Vietnamese is the most common ancestry at 21.0%, and 15.9% of residents were born in Vietnam.

Language diversity is very high, with 59.8% of people using another language at home, far above the state figure. About 16.9% of residents speak little or no English, which is among the highest rates for similar areas.

Religious affiliation is high, with 45.3% identifying as Christian and 18.0% as Buddhist. Those with no religion make up 17.9%, a figure far below the national average.

While 51.2% of residents completed Year 12, those with a bachelor degree or higher (12.3%) are far below the national figure. The area has very large schools on average, though there are fewer schools per child than in most areas.

Incomes are generally low, with a typical weekly personal income of $520, which is well below the national figure. Only 3.7% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, a rate much lower than most areas.

People needing help with daily activities are much more common here than in most areas. However, the rate of long-term health conditions (22.3%) and mental health conditions (5.2%) is well below the state average.

Volunteer rates are among the lowest at this level, with only 6.1% of people volunteering. This is well below the national figure of 14.1%.

The First Nations community is relatively young, with a typical age of 21. Unemployment among First Nations people is 6.3%, which is well below the national rate of 12.3%.

Homes are larger than average with 3.1 people per dwelling. One-parent families make up 22.9% of the community, which is well above the national figure.

Separate houses are far more common here than in the rest of the state, and 81.3% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Renting is much more common than in most areas, with a typical weekly rent of $380.

Public transport access is excellent, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop. Despite this, 51.2% of people still drive to work, and 20.6% work from home.

The population is relatively stable, with 27.8% moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals make up 8.5% of the community.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work (44.3%) compared to most areas. The unemployment rate is 7.8%, which is a little above the national average, and many residents work in healthcare or retail.

The area is very walkable, with every home within a 15-minute walk of a park and a school. While most residents can walk to groceries, access to health services within 15 minutes is well below the state average.