Smithfield

The area is noticeably younger than most, with a typical age of 35 and a high proportion of children under 15 at 21.4%. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 4.6% of the population, which is a little above the national figure.

Over a quarter of residents were born overseas, a figure much higher than most similar areas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, though the community is diverse in its origins.

About 18.4% of people use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than most similar areas. This diversity is reflected in the fact that 3.8% of residents speak little or no English, among the highest at this level.

A large portion of the community reports no religion at 45.6%, which is well above the national figure. Christianity and Islam are the most common faiths recorded.

Educational attainment is far below the state and national figures, with only 6.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 35.4% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical incomes are much lower than most areas; the typical household earns $1,049 a week, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. Only 5.7% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 34.6% of people living with a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are reported at 14.4%, which is among the highest for its level.

While 14.4% of people provide unpaid care, which is higher than most areas, volunteering is much lower than usual at 8.8%. This is well below the state figure of 17.0%.

The First Nations community is notably young, with a typical age of 19. However, the unemployment rate for First Nations people is 23.5%, which is far above the national figure.

Single-parent families are very common, making up 30.7% of households, a figure far above the national average. People living alone also make up 30.7% of the community.

Renting is very common, with 48.9% of households renting, far above the national figure of 30.6%. Most homes are large, with 86% having three or more bedrooms, though only 15.7% are owned outright.

Public transport is highly accessible, with 18 routes and 16 stops serving the area. While 13.9% of homes have no motor vehicle, the area is very well served by buses, which carry 92.2% of public transport users.

The area has seen significant movement, with 36.8% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 12.1% of the population.

Job markets are struggling compared to other areas, with an unemployment rate of 11.9% that is well above the national figure. Only 48.2% of adults are working or looking for work.

Crime rates are among the highest at this level across several categories, including theft, burglary, and assault. The total recorded offences per 100,000 people is 42,909.

The suburb is very walkable, with a score of 7.0, far above the state average. Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, and 94.1% are close to groceries and health services.