Marrickville - North

The community is younger than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 37 and very few children under 15. It is also a place where de facto relationships are far more common than in the rest of the state.

International roots are strong here, with 33.0% of people born overseas, which is well above the national figure. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, and Irish, while Vietnam is the most frequent overseas birthplace.

Language diversity is high, as 28.3% of people use another language at home, including Vietnamese and Greek. This is reflected in the fact that 7.6% of residents speak little or no English, a figure well above the state average.

A majority of residents here identify with no religion, at 52.4%. This is far above the national figure and makes it one of the most secular areas at this level.

This is a highly qualified area where 44.6% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure. This high level of schooling is seen in the 73.4% of residents who completed Year 12.

Earnings are much higher than most areas, with a typical household income of $2,358 a week. About 36.9% of households earn over $3,000 weekly, which is far above the state average.

While long-term health conditions are about the same as the state average, mental health conditions are much more common here, affecting 11.4% of people.

Participation in unpaid care and housework is much lower than most areas. Similarly, a lower than average number of residents have served in the Defence Force.

The First Nations community here is smaller than in most areas, but those residents are far older than the state average and have much higher rates of Year 12 completion.

Household sizes are about the same as the national figure, though there is a slightly higher number of people living alone compared to the state average.

Housing is dominated by rentals and smaller homes, with apartments making up 39.5% of dwellings. Because separate houses are rare, typical weekly rents of $550 and monthly mortgage payments of $2,817 are both well above national figures.

Working from home is very common at 51.9%, far above the national figure. Many residents live without a car, and those who do travel use public transport more often than people in most other areas.

The area is quite dynamic, with 44.6% of people moving in the last five years, which is well above the national average.

Employment is strong, with 67.4% of adults working or looking for work, well above the state average. Most residents work as professionals, particularly in technical, health, or education roles.

The area is ranked as having very high overall advantage, largely driven by its exceptional levels of education and job skills. It is also a significant business hub with 1,966 businesses.

The area experiences much higher annual rainfall than the state average, and minimum temperatures are generally higher than in other parts of New South Wales.

This is a walker's paradise where 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, and public transport. Its walkability score of 9.0 is well above the state average.