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Strathfield South
3 km²
High weekly incomes and a strong professional workforce define Strathfield South. It is a diverse community where nearly half of the residents were born overseas, and many households earn well above the national figure. This wealth is reflected in a highly qualified population, with many adults holding university degrees. The area is a mix of family homes and apartments, serving as a highly walkable hub for working professionals and young families.
Strathfield South's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
Families are well catered for: 60 schools serve Strathfield South.
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The area is younger than most, with a typical resident aged 38 and a higher share of children under 15 than in other similar areas. People in de facto relationships are much less common here than across New South Wales.
Born overseas, 46.9% of the population comes from abroad, which is far above the national figure. Chinese, English, and Italian are among the most common ancestries.
A huge 56.2% of the community uses a language other than English at home, far exceeding the state average. This diversity means that a higher share of people here speak little or no English compared to most areas.
Religious affiliation is common here, with 52.7% of people identifying as Christian. The proportion of residents reporting no religion is far below the national figure.
The community is highly qualified, with 38% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure. School completion is also very high, with 75.3% of residents finishing Year 12.
Wealth is a standout feature, as 28.8% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is much higher than most areas. Typical weekly family income is $2,341, sitting above the national figure.
Residents are generally healthier than those in most areas, with a much lower rate of long-term health conditions and mental health conditions than the state and national averages.
Unpaid care for children is common, sitting at 25.3%, which is about the same as the state average. However, volunteering is much lower here than in most other areas.
There are 17 First Nations people in the area. Those identified as First Nations are noticeably older than the state average, with a typical age of 28.
Homes are more crowded than usual, with 2.8 people per household. This is consistent with a high percentage of couples with children, who make up 67.6% of families.
Housing is expensive, with typical weekly rents at $460 and monthly mortgage payments at $2,400, both much higher than most areas. Detached houses are far less common here than across the state.
Working from home is very common, with 41.4% of the workforce doing so, far above the national figure. The area is well-served by buses, with more stops per 1,000 people than most areas.
The area sees fair movement, with 36.3% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 11.9% of the population.
Employment is steady, with 62.2% of adults working or looking for work. However, the unemployment rate of 5.5% is much higher than in most similar areas.
The area is very walkable, with 97.1% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a '15-minute-city' walkshed. Nearly all residents can easily walk to a park or a school.