Telopea

The typical resident is 40 years old, which is younger than most similar areas. About 18% of the population are children under 15, while 16.2% are seniors, a figure slightly below the state average.

Over half of the community (51.1%) were born overseas, a figure far above the national average. The most common ancestries are Chinese at 29%, followed by English and Australian.

Language diversity is very high, with 57.7% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the national figure, and 14.2% of residents speak little or no English.

Christianity is the most common religion at 43.8%. Those with no religion make up 34.6% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

Education levels are very high here, with 34.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the state average, and 70% of residents have completed Year 12.

Typical weekly household income is $1,465, which is a little below the state and national figures. Personal incomes are also slightly lower than the national average.

A little more than 6.8% of people need help with daily activities, which is higher than most areas. However, those with a long-term health condition (24.7%) are fewer than the national average.

Volunteer rates are much lower than in most similar areas at 10.5%. Unpaid care for children is around 25.5%, which is about the same as the state average.

First Nations residents here are far older than the national average, with a typical age of 37. While Year 12 completion is far above the national figure, unemployment is among the highest at 25%.

About 30.9% of people live alone, which is well above the national figure. One-parent families are also more common here than in most similar areas.

Rental properties are very common, with 46.4% of households renting, far above the state average. Detached houses are rare, and the typical monthly mortgage payment of $2,300 is much higher than in most areas.

Working from home is very common at 37.5%, far above the national figure. While 14.1% of homes have no car, the area is well-served by public transport and most people live just two minutes from a stop.

The community is quite mobile, with 40.6% of residents moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 10.3% of the population.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work (54.2%) compared to the national average. The unemployment rate is 5.8%, which is higher than in most similar areas.

The area is very walkable, with nearly 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park or school. However, access to health services is poor, with only 16.8% of homes within a 15-minute walk.