Sefton

Sefton is noticeably younger than most areas, with 21.1% of residents being children under 15. Conversely, seniors aged 65 and over make up only 13.7% of the population, which is well below the state and national figures.

The area is far more diverse than the national average, with 45.3% of people born overseas. Vietnamese and Chinese are the most common ancestries after Australian, English, and Italian.

Language diversity is very high here, as 67.1% of people use a language other than English at home—far above the national figure. This is reflected in the 15.3% of residents who speak little or no English, a rate far above the rest of the state.

The community has a strong religious identity, with Islam (32.5%) and Christianity (28.4%) being the most common faiths. Only 16.1% of people report no religion, which is far below the national average.

Education levels are varied, with 58.4% of residents completing Year 12. While 18.2% hold a bachelor degree or higher—which is higher than most similar areas—this remains well below the state and national figures.

Typical incomes in Sefton are well below the national average, with a typical personal weekly income of $555. Half of all residents earn under $650 a week, and typical family weekly incomes are much lower than in most other areas.

People here are generally healthier than in other areas, with long-term health conditions affecting 20.1% of residents, which is well below the national average. Only 4.3% report a mental health condition, also well below the national figure.

Volunteer rates are among the lowest for its level at 6.7%, well below the state average. Unpaid care and housework also occur less frequently here than in most other areas.

There are 30 First Nations people in Sefton, and 10% speak a First Nations language, which is well above the New South Wales average. Typical personal incomes for this group are a little above the state and national figures.

Homes here are crowded, with 3.3 people per home—well above the national average. One-parent families are also much more common here than in most other areas, making up 17.5% of households.

Most people live in separate houses, but rental rates are a little above the national average at 33.6%. Rent is typically $425 a week, and typical monthly home loan payments are among the highest for this level.

Sefton has excellent transit access, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. While 9.3% of homes have no car, 27.6% of the workforce works from home, which is well above the national average.

Around 31.4% of residents moved in the last five years, which is well below the state and national averages. Recent overseas arrivals make up 9.6% of the population, a figure higher than most similar areas.

Working or looking for work is much less common here than elsewhere, at only 44.3%. The unemployment rate of 6.7% is a little above the state and national figures, and full-time employment is well below the national average.

The area is very walkable, with a score of 7.0 and almost all homes within a 15-minute walk of schools, parks, and groceries. This high walkability is supported by a flat terrain and very short walks to public transport.