Padstow Heights

The typical resident is 44, making the area noticeably older than both New South Wales and Australia. This is reflected in the high proportion of seniors, who make up 24.5% of the population.

Many residents were born overseas, at 23.5%, which is much higher than in most similar areas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish, Greek, and Scottish.

About a quarter of people use a language other than English at home, a figure well above the national average. While English is dominant, Greek and Arabic are the most common other languages spoken.

Religious affiliation is high here, with 68.3% of people identifying as Christian. This means the proportion of residents with no religion is far below the state and national figures.

The area is well-qualified, with 21.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Most residents have completed Year 12, which is higher than in most similar areas.

This is a high-earning community where 28.6% of households earn $3,000 or more a week. Typical family and household incomes are both higher than the national figure.

A higher number of people need help with daily activities compared to most areas, at 7.9%. Arthritis is the most reported long-term health condition, affecting 10.7% of residents.

Volunteer rates are much lower than in most similar areas, at 11%. Similarly, the proportion of people providing unpaid care is slightly lower than the state and national figures.

First Nations residents in this area have a typical personal income of $900, which is far above the national figure. Year 12 completion is also among the highest at this level, at 81%.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with an average of 2.7 people per household. Most families are couples with children, who make up 65% of the community.

Detached houses are common, and 81.2% of homes have three or more bedrooms. While renting is far less common than in the rest of the state, typical weekly rents are among the highest for similar areas.

Working from home is very common here, with 39.8% of the workforce doing so. This is far above the national average, though almost everyone lives within a 10-minute walk of public transport.

The community is relatively stable, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years is far below the state and national figures. Recent arrivals from overseas are also much less common than elsewhere.

The workforce is less active than in most similar areas, with 54.3% of adults working or looking for work. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, and education.

Most homes are within a short walk of a park or public transport, but the area lacks local shops and health services. This contributes to a walkability score that is well below the state average.