Mosman

The community is noticeably older than the national average, with the typical resident aged 45 and a significant 21.9% of people aged 65 or over. Children under 15 make up 16.3% of the population, which is lower than most similar areas.

Overseas birth is common here, with 35.3% of people born outside Australia, a figure well above the national average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most frequent ancestries.

While 16.5% of residents use a language other than English at home, this is far below the New South Wales average. Most residents speak only English, and very few speak little or no English.

A little more than four in ten people report no religion, a figure that has risen by 17 percentage points since 2011. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 49.8%.

Mosman is exceptionally well-qualified, with 54.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure. This is reflected in the high rate of Year 12 completion, which is 84.2%.

Household incomes are among the highest in the country, with 46.4% earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical weekly family income is $4,502, which is far above the national average.

Residents generally enjoy good health, with 23.7% reporting a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure. Only 3.5% of people need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is more common here than in most similar areas, with 20.3% of residents giving their time. About 11.6% of people provide unpaid care.

The First Nations population is small, making up 0.3% of residents. However, this group is noticeably older than average and has a very high Year 12 completion rate of 77.0%.

People are more likely to live alone here than in other areas, at 31.7%. One-parent families are much less common than in most other regions, making up only 9.2% of households.

Apartments are the most common home type at 52.0%, and the typical weekly rent of $590 is well above the national figure. Mortgage payments are also very high, with a typical monthly payment of $3,870.

A huge 58.8% of the workforce works from home, far above the national average. The area is well-served by public transport, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop.

The area is quite mobile, with 42.8% of residents moving house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 15.2% of the population.

Professional and technical roles are common, and 63.6% of residents are employed full-time. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, which is lower than the national figure.

Mosman sits at the very top for overall advantage and access to resources. It has a high concentration of businesses and a population that is growing slowly.

The area receives high annual rainfall, averaging 1,462mm, which is far above the New South Wales average. Minimum temperatures are also well above the state figure.

Crime rates are among the lowest at this level across almost every category, including burglary, theft, and assault. The overall recorded offence rate is very low.

Described as a walker's paradise, 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park and public transport. Most residents can also reach groceries and health services on foot.