Westmead

The area is noticeably younger than the national figure, with a high percentage of children and very few seniors. Family life is common, though the number of people in de facto relationships is well below the state average.

Westmead is far more diverse than the rest of the country, with 67.7% of people born overseas. Indian ancestry is the most common, making up 35.7% of the population.

Language diversity is very high, and 71.3% of residents use a language other than English at home. This is far above the national figure, and as a result, the number of people who speak little or no English is also well above average.

Hinduism is the most common religion at 43.6%. Notably, the share of people reporting no religion is far below the state and national figures.

This is an exceptionally well-qualified community, with 56.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. High school completion is also far above the national average at 79.0%.

Typical weekly household incomes are a little above the national figure at $2,144. The area has a high proportion of high earners, with 16.6% of people earning $2,000 or more per week.

Residents here are generally healthier than in other areas, with long-term health conditions and mental health conditions both occurring far less often than the state average.

Many residents provide unpaid care for children, which is well above the national figure. However, volunteer rates and the number of people providing other types of unpaid care are well below average.

The First Nations community is small, with a typical age of 28 that is noticeably older than the state average. A high proportion of this group speaks a First Nations language.

Most households consist of couples with children, and the number of people per home is slightly higher than the national figure. One-parent families are well below the state average.

Housing is dominated by flats and apartments, with 68.5% of homes being rented. This helps explain why very few people own their homes outright compared to the rest of the state.

Working from home is very common at 45.8%, which is far above the national figure. The area is well connected, with a high number of public transport stops and 16.2% of homes having no car.

The population is highly mobile, with 61.0% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are also far more common here than in the rest of Australia.

Employment is strong, with a much higher rate of full-time work than the state average. Many residents work as professionals, particularly in health care and social assistance.

This is a walker's paradise, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, and public transport. Its walkability score is well above the state average.