Toongabbie

This is a notably young community where the typical resident is 35, which is several years younger than the state and national figures. Children under 15 make up 20.1% of the population, a figure higher than most similar areas.

Overseas birth is very common here, with 51.3% of people born outside Australia, far above the national figure of 27.7%. Indian ancestry is the most prominent, accounting for 20.3% of the population.

Multiculturalism is striking, as 55.2% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is far above the state average. This is reflected in the high numbers of Hindi, Punjabi, and Arabic speakers.

Faith plays a significant role here, with only 15.8% of people reporting no religion, far below the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity (39.9%) and Hinduism (27.6%) are the most common affiliations.

The area is highly qualified, with 36.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national figure. Schooling levels are also high, with 67.8% of residents completing Year 12.

Typical household incomes are $2,106 a week, which is a little above the state average. This prosperity is reflected in the 27.2% of households earning $3,000 or more weekly, a figure much higher than most areas.

Residents generally enjoy good health, as those with long-term health conditions (21.4%) and mental health conditions (5.1%) are both well below the national average.

Unpaid care for children is more common here than in most areas, with 27.9% of people providing this support. However, volunteering is much lower than usual at 10.4%.

The First Nations community is relatively large for this level, with 13.2% speaking a First Nations language, which is well above the state average. However, the unemployment rate for this group is much higher than most areas at 16.7%.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.9 people per home and a high proportion of couples with children (67.4%). People living alone are far less common here than in the rest of the state.

Renters make up 35.2% of the population, which is well above the national average. While 72.7% of homes have three or more bedrooms, a much lower number of people own their homes outright compared to other areas.

Public transport use is high, and 35.8% of people work from home, which is far above the national figure. The area is very accessible, with the typical walk to a transport stop taking only two minutes.

The population is quite mobile, with 42.2% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals are also very common, making up 19.1% of the community.

About 60.5% of adults are working or looking for work, with many employed in health care and professional roles. The unemployment rate is 6.3%, which is a little above the state and national figures.

The suburb is very walkable, with 99.5% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Almost every resident can reach parks, schools, and groceries within a 15-minute walk.