Auburn

The community is noticeably younger than both the state and nation, with 39% of residents being young adults aged 25 to 44. In contrast, seniors make up just 10.1% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

Born overseas, 58.9% of residents come from other countries, a figure far above the national average. Chinese, English, and Indian are the most common ancestries, and China is the most frequent birthplace outside Australia.

Language diversity is very high, with 70.7% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the national figure, and 18.7% of residents speak little or no English.

Religiously, the area is diverse, with Christianity (26.8%), Islam (24.5%), and those with no religion (24.7%) all having similar shares. The proportion of people with no religion is well below the national figure, though it has risen since 2011.

Auburn has a well-qualified workforce, with 30.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is well above the national figure. High school completion is also much higher than most areas, at 67.3%.

Typical weekly household income is around $1,729, which is about the same as the national figure. However, typical personal income is $688, a little below the national average.

Residents here report far fewer long-term health conditions (15.6%) and mental health conditions (3.7%) than the national average. This is consistent with the area's younger age profile.

Participation in volunteering is well below the national figure at 6.9%. Similarly, the proportion of people providing unpaid care (8.2%) and those doing 15 or more hours of housework (15.6%) are both much lower than most areas.

Homes here are more crowded than usual, with an average of 2.9 people per home. Most households are couples with children (61.2%), and those living alone are fewer than the national average.

Renting is very common, with 48.8% of households renting, far above the national figure. This shift is seen in the drop of detached houses and the rise of flats and apartments, which now make up 51.7% of homes.

The area is highly connected, with 31.2% of people working from home and 8.1% using public transport to commute. This is well above the national figures, and 13.9% of homes have no motor vehicle.

The population is very mobile, with 46.9% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are also much more common here than in most other areas, at 22.6%.

Unemployment is high at 8.4%, well above the national figure. A smaller share of the population is employed full-time (52.6%) compared to the national average, and only 51.9% of adults are working or looking for work.

Auburn is very walkable, with 99.9% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a park. Most residents (83.8%) can also reach groceries within a 15-minute walk.