Padstow

The typical resident is 40 years old, which is lower than most similar areas. About 16.9% of the population are seniors and another 16.9% are children, while de facto relationships are much less common here than in the rest of the state.

This is a highly diverse community where 39.3% of people were born overseas, a figure far above the national average. The most common ancestries are Australian, Chinese, and English.

Nearly half the population (46.1%) uses a language other than English at home, which is far above the national figure. This diversity is reflected in the 8.9% of residents who speak little or no English, a rate well above the state average.

Residents are more likely to identify with a faith than most Australians, as the proportion of people with no religion (25.4%) is far below the national figure. Christianity is the most common religion at 50.6%.

Educational achievement is high here, with 63.4% of residents completing Year 12, which is well above the national figure. A quarter of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, a rate much higher than in most similar areas.

Household incomes are generally strong, with the typical weekly family income of $2,210 being higher than most areas. Over a quarter of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is a little above the national average.

Long-term health conditions and mental health issues are less common here than in most areas. However, 6.4% of people need help with daily activities, which is higher than in most similar suburbs.

Participation in unpaid work is lower than the national average, with fewer people caring for children or providing unpaid care. Volunteering is also much lower than in most other areas.

First Nations residents here are noticeably older than the state average, with a typical age of 29. They also have a higher typical household income and higher Year 12 completion rates than the New South Wales average.

Homes in Padstow tend to be larger, with 2.8 people per home, which is much higher than most areas. This is consistent with the fact that 63.1% of households are couples with children.

The area is dominated by larger homes, with 79.3% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is much more common here than in most similar areas, and typical weekly rents of $470 are well above the national figure.

Public transport is highly accessible, with a short 4-minute walk to the nearest stop for most. Working from home is also very common, with 38.1% of the workforce doing so, far above the national average.

The community is relatively stable, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years (32.8%) is well below the state and national figures. Recent overseas arrivals also make up a smaller share of the population than usual.

Adults working or looking for work (55.4%) and those employed full-time are fewer than in most other areas. The most common industries for local workers are health care, education, and retail.

Padstow is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Almost every resident can also reach a park, a school, or health services within a 15-minute walk.