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Regents Park
2 km²
Almost 70% of people in Regents Park use a language other than English at home, making it one of the most linguistically diverse areas in the region. This community is noticeably younger than most, with a typical resident aged 36. It is a high-density residential area where large families are common and many residents were born overseas. These factors combine to create a unique, multicultural hub in Greater Sydney with a strong presence of young adults and children.
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The typical resident is 36, making the area noticeably younger than the state and national figures. It is a larger area compared to similar spots, with a small proportion of seniors and very few people in de facto relationships.
A huge 54.3% of residents were born overseas, which is far above the national figure. The most common ancestries are Chinese, English, Australian, and Vietnamese.
Language diversity is very high here, with 69.8% of people using a language other than English at home. Around 19.4% of residents speak little or no English, a figure far above the state and national averages.
Religious affiliation is common here, as the 19.8% who report no religion is far below the national figure. Islam (23.5%) and Christianity (36.2%) are the most common faiths.
The community is well-educated, with 60.9% of residents completing Year 12, which is a little above the national average. There are many schools in the area, including 45 within 3 km.
Typical incomes are well below the state and national figures, with the typical personal weekly income being $566. Over half of all residents earn under $650 a week.
While a little more than usual need help with daily activities, the area has far fewer people with long-term health or mental health conditions than most other areas.
Participation in unpaid work and volunteering is low, with only 8.7% of people volunteering, which is well below the national figure.
First Nations residents here have a very high Year 12 completion rate of 83.3%, far above the national average. About a quarter of the First Nations population speaks a First Nations language.
Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 3.0 people per home. Couples with children make up the largest group at 65.8%.
Renting is very common at 45.1%, far above the national figure. Homes are often smaller or more crowded, with very few three-bedroom houses compared to other areas.
Public transport use is high, and 12.6% of homes have no car, both far above national levels. The area is well served by 33 stops and 8 different routes.
The area is quite mobile, with 34.6% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 14.6% of the population.
Fewer adults are working or looking for work here than in most areas, and the unemployment rate of 9.4% is well above the national average.
Everyone lives within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a 15-minute walk of a park. However, almost no one can walk to health services or groceries within 15 minutes.