Yagoona

The area is noticeably younger than the national figure, with 22% of the population being children under 15. Only 14.4% of residents are seniors, which is well below the New South Wales average.

Born overseas, 43.5% of residents come from other countries, a figure far above the national average. Vietnamese ancestry is the most common, making up 15.3% of the population.

Language diversity is very high, with 64.6% of people using a language other than English at home. Arabic and Vietnamese are common, and 14% of residents speak little or no English, which is far above the national figure.

Religion is a significant part of life here, as only 12.3% of people report no religion, which is far below the state and national figures. Christianity and Islam are the most common affiliations.

Schooling levels are high, with 58.5% of residents completing Year 12. While 18.6% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, this is well below the New South Wales average.

Incomes are generally lower than in other areas, with the typical personal weekly income at $524. This is well below the national figure of $805.

A higher number of people need help with daily activities compared to most areas. However, the rates of long-term health and mental health conditions are well below the national figures.

Volunteer rates are among the lowest at this level, at 6.3%, which is well below the state figure of 13%. Unpaid care for children and housework is also less common than in most areas.

The First Nations community is smaller than in most areas, but those who are present are far older than the state average. About 12.8% speak a First Nations language, which is well above the state figure.

Homes tend to be crowded, with 3.2 people per home, which is well above the national average. One-parent families are also much more common here than in most areas.

Rental properties are very common, and the typical weekly rent of $400 is higher than most areas. Around 37.5% of households rent, which is well above the national average.

Public transport is highly accessible, with every home within a 10-minute walk of a stop. However, 10.3% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is higher than in most areas.

About 31.9% of people moved in the last five years, which is around the middle for similar areas. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 8.5% of the population.

Working or looking for work is less common here than in most areas, and the unemployment rate is 8.4%, which is well above the national average.

The area is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of both a park and public transport. Most residents have a wide range of amenities within a 15-minute walk.