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North Parramatta
5 km²
A high-density urban hub in the heart of Parramatta, North Parramatta is a highly walkable community defined by its apartment living and diverse population. It is a professional and well-educated area where nearly half of the residents were born overseas, creating a multicultural atmosphere. The neighbourhood is markedly young, with a typical age of 38 and a high proportion of working adults. This combination of accessibility and diversity makes it a dynamic residential pocket within Greater Sydney.
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The typical resident is 38, making the area much younger than most others. With a population of 12,064, it has a notably low proportion of seniors, as those aged 65 and over are well below the national figure.
This is a diverse community where 46.4% of people were born overseas, a figure far above the national average. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, Chinese, and Indian.
Language diversity is very high, with 46.4% of residents using a language other than English at home. Consequently, the proportion of people who speak little or no English is well above the national figure.
Religious affiliation is common here; the proportion of people with no religion is far below the national average. Christianity is the most frequent religion, followed by Hinduism and Islam.
The area is highly qualified, with 37.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is far above the national figure. Year 12 completion is also much higher than in most similar areas.
Typical weekly personal income is $874, which is a little above the national figure. While household incomes are higher than in most similar areas, the proportion of households earning $3,000 or more a week is well below the state average.
The number of people with long-term health conditions is well below the national figure. However, the proportion of people needing help with daily activities is higher than in most similar areas.
Community participation is quite low, with volunteering and unpaid care rates that are much lower than most areas. Similarly, the number of people doing significant unpaid housework is well below the state average.
First Nations residents here are far older than the national average, with a typical age of 33. They also show much higher Year 12 completion rates and a stronger use of First Nations languages than most areas.
Living arrangements are distinct, with a very high number of people living alone and a higher-than-usual rate of one-parent families. This helps explain why the number of people per home is slightly lower than the national average.
The housing stock is dominated by flats or apartments, with very few detached houses compared to the state average. Renting is far more common than owning, and the proportion of homes owned outright is among the lowest at this level.
Public transport is highly accessible, with 15.8% of homes having no motor vehicle, well above the national figure. This is consistent with the fact that 43.4% of the workforce works from home, far above the national average.
The area is very transient, with 44.6% of people having moved in the last five years, which is well above the national figure. Recent arrivals from overseas are also much more common than in most similar areas.
Full-time employment is higher than the national average, though the unemployment rate is also a little above the national figure. Many residents work in healthcare, education, and professional services.
Described as a walker's paradise, nearly every home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, and public transport. The walkability score is well above the state average.