Marrickville - South

The area is generally younger than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 37. It is a community of young adults, and there is a notably high proportion of people in de facto relationships compared to the rest of the state.

Overseas birthplaces are much more common here than in most other areas, with 36.9% of people born abroad. Vietnam is the most common birthplace outside of Australia, accounting for 6.2% of the population.

Multiculturalism is very prominent, as 37.3% of residents use a language other than English at home—far above the national figure. This diversity is reflected in the 9.4% of people who speak little or no English, which is among the highest for similar areas.

The community is largely secular, with 47.5% of people reporting no religion. This is far above the New South Wales average of 33.2%.

This is a highly qualified area, where 41.4% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure. Schooling levels are also much higher than usual, with 72.2% of residents completing Year 12.

Earnings are strong, with a typical family income of $2,507 per week, which is a little above the state average. Nearly 18% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly, a figure much higher than most other areas.

Mental health conditions are reported at 11.3%, which is well above the state average. Additionally, 7% of people need help with daily activities, which is a little above the national figure.

Participation in unpaid care and housework is among the lowest for its level. For example, only 18.4% of people provide unpaid childcare, which is well below the national average of 26.3%.

The First Nations community here is noticeably older than the state average, with a typical age of 30. Year 12 completion is also far above the national figure at 52.5%.

Smaller households are common, with 32.4% of people living alone, a figure well above the national average. Consequently, the typical home holds 2.3 people, which is lower than in most areas.

The area is dominated by flats and apartments, with 53.8% of homes being units. Renting is very common at 48.8%, and typical weekly rents are a little above the national figure at $450.

Public transport use is high, and 21.2% of homes have no car, far above the national average. A huge 48.3% of the workforce works from home, which is among the highest at this level.

The population is quite mobile, with 43.2% of residents having moved house in the last five years, which is well above the New South Wales average.

Employment rates are strong, with 64.2% of adults working or looking for work. The workforce is largely professional, with 39% of people working in professional occupations.

The area is viewed as having a high level of overall advantage, ranking in the top 20% of similar areas. This is driven by very high scores for education and job skills.

The area experiences significant rainfall, averaging 1,316mm annually, which is far above the New South Wales average.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 9.0. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, schools, and public transport.