Randwick

The population is slightly younger than the state average, with children under 15 making up 15.4%. People in de facto relationships are much more common here than in most areas, at 15.2%, a figure that has risen since 2011.

Randwick is among the most multicultural areas at this level, with 39.6% of people born overseas. This is far above the national figure of 27.7%, and English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

A home in Randwick is much more likely to use a language other than English (27.8%) compared to the national average. Mandarin, Greek, and Cantonese are the most common alternative languages spoken.

Religious views have shifted significantly since 2011, with the proportion of people reporting no religion rising by 15 points to 37.1%. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 46.0%.

The area is exceptionally well-qualified, with 43.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure of 26.3%. Year 12 completion is also among the highest at this level, at 75.2%.

Incomes are very high, with the typical family earning $3,009 a week, which is well above the national figure. About 36.4% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a figure that has risen 19 points since 2011.

Residents enjoy better health than most, with a much lower rate of long-term health conditions (22.1%) compared to the national figure of 27.7%. Only 4.1% of people need help with daily activities.

Unpaid care and housework are less common here than in most areas. For example, only 17.3% of people do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework weekly, which is well below the national figure.

First Nations residents in Randwick are noticeably older and have higher Year 12 completion rates (47.6%) than those in most other areas. Unemployment among this group is also much lower than the national average.

The community consists of a mix of family types, with 58.6% being couples with children and 28.2% of people living alone. Households typically hold about 2.4 people, similar to the state average.

Housing is dominated by flats and apartments (55.5%), and rent is very high, with a typical weekly payment of $550. Only 26.8% of homes are separate houses, far below the national figure.

Working from home is very common, with 45.2% of the workforce doing so, far above the national figure. Many residents do not own a car (16.1%), helped by a short 13-minute average drive time to the city.

The area is highly mobile, with 44.3% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 20.3% of the population, which is well above the national average.

Professional and manager roles are common, and those working or looking for work (63.5%) are much more likely to do so than in most areas. Health care and professional services are the top industries.

Randwick is among the most advantaged areas in the country, scoring a maximum 10 for overall advantage. It has a large business presence with over 14,000 companies and a growing population.

The area experiences much higher annual rainfall (1,406mm) than the state average. Temperatures are generally milder, with a minimum average that is well above the state figure.

Crime rates for assault, burglary, and property damage are much lower than in most areas. The most frequent recorded offences are thefts.

Randwick is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.7. Nearly every home is within a 15-minute walk of public transport, parks, groceries, and health services.