Strathfield

Strathfield is noticeably younger than the rest of the state, with a typical age of 32. It has a much lower proportion of children under 15 and seniors compared to most areas, and far fewer people living in de facto relationships.

The area is far more diverse than the national average, with 59.9% of residents born overseas. People of Chinese, English, Australian, and Indian ancestry are the most common groups, while Nepal is the most frequent birth country after Australia.

Language diversity is very high, as 65.2% of residents use a language other than English at home. This is far above the national figure, and as a result, the proportion of people who speak little or no English is well above the state average.

The community is more religious than most, with a far lower proportion of people reporting no religion compared to the national figure. Hinduism is particularly prominent here at 20.8%, alongside Christianity at 38%.

This is a highly educated area where 43.9% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far above the state average. Most residents have completed Year 12, and qualifications are heavily concentrated in management, commerce, and health.

Typical incomes are higher than the national figure, with 34.3% of households earning $3,000 or more per week. Weekly family and household incomes are both a little above the state average.

Residents are generally healthier than in most areas, with far fewer people reporting long-term health or mental health conditions. About 75.8% of people have no long-term health condition at all.

Unpaid work is less common here than in most areas, with much lower rates of people caring for children or doing housework. Volunteer rates are also a little below the state average.

While the First Nations population is small, these residents earn much more than the state and national averages. Year 12 completion is also far above the national figure at 70.5%.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household. There are far fewer people living alone or in one-parent families compared to most areas.

Rental properties are far more common than the national average, with 43.9% of households renting. The area has many more flats and apartments than separate houses, and typical rent and mortgage payments are well above the national figure.

Public transport use is far above the national average, which helps explain why 20.9% of homes do not own a car. The area is exceptionally well-served, with 149 public transport stops and a short 3-minute walk to the nearest one.

The population is very mobile, with 48.1% of people moving house in the last five years. This is well above the national average, driven by a high number of recent overseas arrivals.

While more adults are working or looking for work than in the state average, full-time employment is much lower. The unemployment rate is also a little above the national figure, with many residents working in health, professional, or retail roles.

Described as a walker's paradise, almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, and public transport. Its walkability score is well above the state average, with a very high number of amenities available on foot.