Helensburgh

The community is slightly older than the national average, with a typical age of 39. It has a high proportion of children under 15 at 21.4%, while the percentage of seniors is well below the state and national figures.

Most residents were born in Australia, with only 13.1% born overseas—a figure far below the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the dominant language, used by 91.9% of the population. Only 4.7% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure.

A large number of residents report having no religion, at 46.2%, which is well above the national average. This figure has risen significantly by 24 points since 2011.

The area is well-qualified, with 27.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Schooling is a local priority, as there are more schools per 1,000 children than in most similar areas.

Helensburgh is very wealthy; the typical weekly household income of $2,542 is well above the national figure. About 36.8% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, a trend that has risen sharply since 2011.

Residents are generally healthy, with only 4.2% needing help with daily activities, which is a little below the national average. Long-term health conditions affect about 27.3% of the population.

Local participation is high, with 17.5% of people volunteering and a very high number of adults providing unpaid childcare or housework.

There are 247 First Nations people in the area. This group is doing well compared to the state and nation, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and a typical personal income that is well above average.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household. Most are couples with children (69.6%), and very few people live alone compared to the rest of the state.

The area is dominated by large separate houses, with 86.3% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Renting is uncommon at 15.1%, and typical weekly rents are well above the national figure.

Car use is essential, as 41.7% of people drive to work and only 2.3% of homes have no motor vehicle. However, working from home is very common, accounting for 34.9% of the workforce.

The population is very stable, with only 29.5% of people moving in the last five years—far below the national average. Recent overseas arrivals have also fallen since 2011.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas. The unemployment rate is very low at 3.1%, with many residents employed in health, construction, and education.

The area is highly advantaged, ranking in the top 10% for overall advantage and access to resources. Population growth has been very slow since 2021 compared to the state average.

The local climate is wet and cool, with an annual rainfall of 1,534mm, which is far above the New South Wales average. Maximum temperatures are also a little lower than the state average.

While 93.9% of homes are near a park, the area is less walkable for daily needs. Fewer than half of the residents can walk to groceries or health services within 15 minutes.