Albanvale

The community is slightly younger than the state and national averages. While children under 15 make up 18.6% of the population, there are far fewer people in de facto relationships compared to most other areas.

Overseas birthplaces are very common here, with 53.5% of residents born abroad—far above the national figure of 27.7%. Vietnamese ancestry is the most prominent, accounting for 21.8% of the population.

Language diversity is very high, as 64.9% of people use a language other than English at home. About 19.3% of residents speak little or no English, which is far above the state average.

Religious affiliation is high here, with 47.2% identifying as Christian. This is reflected in the number of people with no religion, which is far below the national figure.

About 52.3% of residents completed Year 12, though this is well below the state average. Qualifications are often in management, commerce, or engineering, and the area has a high number of large schools.

Incomes are much lower than in most similar areas. The typical household earns $1,279 a week, which is well below the national figure of $1,746.

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

Participation in unpaid work is low, with fewer people caring for children or doing housework than in other areas. Volunteer rates are also among the lowest for its level.

First Nations residents in Albanvale are far older than the national average, with a typical age of 38. They also have a much higher rate of Year 12 completion and language use than most other areas.

Homes here are larger and more crowded than usual, with 2.9 people per home. One-parent families are very common, making up 22.7% of households.

The area is dominated by separate houses, with 96.1% of dwellings being detached. Most homes are large, and 94.1% have three or more bedrooms.

Public transport access is excellent, with every home within a 10-minute walk of a stop. Most people drive to work, as only 12.9% work from home.

Around 28.9% of residents have moved in the last five years. This is lower than the state average, though 10.1% of the population arrived recently from overseas.

Unemployment is very high at 10.1%, which is well above the national figure. The local workforce is heavily concentrated in manufacturing and labouring roles.

The area is very walkable, with all homes within 15 minutes of a park or school. However, access to health services on foot is far below the state average.