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Sydenham (Western Metropolitan)
60 km²
Daily life in Sydenham revolves around large family homes and a strong presence of children, with over 20% of the population under 15. The community is notably diverse, as more than 44% of residents speak a language other than English at home. It is a growing area of about 80,110 people where the typical resident is 36 years old. This creates a youthful, family-oriented atmosphere that stands out across the state.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
15 schools within reach make Sydenham (Western Metropolitan) convenient for families.
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The area is younger than most, with a typical age of 36 and a high proportion of children. Conversely, seniors aged 65 and over make up only 11.1%, which is well below the national figure of 17.2%.
A strong international character is evident here, with 36.9% of people born overseas, well above the national figure of 27.7%. Italian, Indian, and Greek ancestries are among the most common alongside Australian and English roots.
Language diversity is very high, with 44% of residents using a language other than English at home, far above the 22.3% national average. About 5.7% of people speak little or no English.
Religious affiliation is much more common here than in other similar areas; only 18.2% of people report no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.
Residents are more likely to have completed Year 12 than most people across Australia. While 22.9% hold a bachelor degree or higher, this is well below the state average of 29.2%.
Household incomes are generally high, with 26.7% earning $3,000 or more a week, well above the national figure of 22.6%. The typical weekly household income is $2,107.
The community is generally healthy, as the proportion of people with a long-term health condition (23.4%) and those with a mental health condition (6.0%) are both much lower than most areas.
More people provide unpaid care here than in most areas, including 28.4% who care for children. However, volunteering is among the lowest at this level, with only 7.5% of residents participating.
Homes are larger and more crowded than usual, with 3.1 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 70.6% of families.
The landscape is dominated by separate houses, which make up 84.4% of homes. Most are large, with 93.4% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms, far above the national figure of 73.8%.
Car reliance is very high, as only 2.9% of homes have no motor vehicle. While public transport use is low, 21.5% of the workforce now works from home, a huge increase from 2.4% in 2016.
The population is relatively stable, with only 28.4% moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%. Recent overseas arrivals are also much lower than most areas at 8.2%.
The local workforce is very active, with 66.9% of adults working or looking for work, well above the national average of 61.1%. Many residents work in construction, health, or retail.
Most residents can easily walk to a park, but others are less convenient. Access to health services is far below the state average, with only 42.1% of homes within a 15-minute walk.