Smithfield

The typical resident is 38, which is younger than most areas, and nearly 20% of the population are children under 15. De facto relationships are much less common here than in the rest of the state.

Born overseas, 52.1% of residents come from outside Australia, a figure far above the national average. The most common overseas backgrounds include Vietnamese, Italian, and Chinese.

Language diversity is very high, with 62% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the national figure, and nearly 20% of residents speak little or no English.

Religious faith is common here, with 64.1% of people identifying as Christian. Only 10.7% of residents report having no religion, which is far below the figures for New South Wales and Australia.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 11.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also far below the national average at 46.2%.

Incomes are well below the state and national figures, with a typical weekly household earning $1,300. Only 3.7% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, which is much lower than in most areas.

A high 11.6% of residents need help with daily activities, which is well above the national average. However, the rate of long-term health conditions is a little below the state figure.

Volunteer rates are among the lowest at this level, with only 5.6% of people volunteering. Unpaid care for children and housework is also much lower than in most other areas.

There are 170 First Nations people in the area, and 8.8% speak a First Nations language, which is well above the state average. Unemployment among this group is remarkably low at 0.0%.

Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 3.1 people per household. One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, making up 19.5% of households.

Rental properties are very common, with 43% of households renting, which is far above the national average. Most homes are separate houses, and 75.9% have three or more bedrooms.

Public transport infrastructure is strong, with a high number of stops and routes, though only 1.4% of people use it to commute. About 11.7% of homes have no motor vehicle.

The area has seen significant movement, with 33.9% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are much more common here than in most other areas.

The unemployment rate is 8.9%, which is well above the national figure. Adults working or looking for work are among the lowest at this level, at 38.3%.

Almost every home is within a 10-minute walk of public transport, and most are near a park. However, far fewer people can walk to groceries or health services compared to the state average.