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2011, NSW
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A short drive from the city centre, postcode 2011 is a high-density urban hub dominated by apartments and a professional population. It is a place for adults, with very few children and a high proportion of people living alone. The community is affluent and highly educated, which is reflected in the high typical incomes. This creates a distinct urban character where most residents prefer walking or working from home over owning a car.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
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This is an adult-centric area where children under 15 make up just 4.2% of the population, far below the national figure. De facto relationships are very common here, appearing at a rate far above the state and national averages.
International ties are strong, with 37.3% of residents born overseas, which is well above the national average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.
While 18.2% of people use a language other than English at home, this is still well below the New South Wales average. Very few residents speak little or no English.
A majority of the community has no religion, at 51.6%. This is far above the national figure and has risen by 19 points since 2011.
The area is exceptionally well-qualified, with 52.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national average and has risen by 12 points since 2011.
Wealth is high here, with typical personal weekly incomes far above the national figure. About 32% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is well above the state average.
Residents generally report fewer long-term health conditions than most areas, and only 3.5% need help with daily activities. However, mental health conditions are more common here than in most other areas.
Unpaid care for children and housework is among the lowest in the country, consistent with the very small number of children in the area. About 14.8% of people volunteer.
Living arrangements are small, with a typical home holding only 1.5 people. Over 60% of residents live alone, which is far above the national average.
The landscape is almost entirely made up of flats or apartments, with 89.2% of dwellings being this type. Renting is very common at 64.1%, and typical weekly rents are well above the national figure.
Car ownership is low, as nearly half of all homes have no motor vehicle. This is supported by a huge shift toward working from home, which now accounts for 55.6% of jobs.
The population is quite mobile, with 56.8% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals also make up a significant 21% of the community.
Employment is strong, with 71.5% of the workforce in full-time roles, far above the national average. Most people work as professionals or managers in technical and financial fields.
The area ranks as one of the most advantaged in the country, scoring a 10 out of 10 for education and job skills.
This is a walker's paradise with a score of 9.7. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, schools, and public transport.
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