Erskineville - Alexandria

The community is quite young, with only 5.9% of people aged 65 or over, which is far below the national figure. De facto relationships are very common here at 30.6%, and the population is dominated by young adults aged 25 to 44.

The area is diverse, with 36.2% of people born overseas, a figure that has risen since 2011. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries, while China and India are notable birthplaces.

About 20% of residents use a language other than English at home, though this is still well below the New South Wales average. English remains the primary language for 75.6% of the population.

A large majority of the population reports no religion at 62.8%, which is far above the national figure. This trend has grown significantly since 2011, with a 21 point increase.

The workforce is highly qualified, with 60% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national average and is reflected in the high proportion of professionals and managers in the area.

Incomes are very high here, with 45.6% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical family income of $3,685 is far above the state and national figures.

Residents are generally healthy, with a long-term health condition rate much lower than most areas. However, 10.4% of people report a mental health condition, which is a little above the national average.

Unpaid care roles are less common here than in most areas, with only 7.3% of people providing unpaid care. Volunteering is around the middle for similar areas at 14.2%.

First Nations residents in the area have a typical personal income of $1,125, which is far above the national figure. They also have high rates of Year 12 completion at 64.8%.

Small households are the norm, with 33.9% of people living alone and a typical home containing just 2.0 people. Couples without children make up over half of the family compositions.

The area is dominated by flats and apartments, with only 3.5% of homes being separate houses. Renting is very common at 52.8%, and typical weekly rents of $591 are well above the state average.

Many residents avoid cars, with 24.1% of homes having no vehicle. A huge 61.3% of the workforce works from home, which is far above the national figure.

The population is highly mobile, with 63.2% of residents having moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 19.5% of the community.

Employment levels are very high, with 81.4% of adults working or looking for work. The unemployment rate of 3.2% is much lower than most other areas.

The area is ranked as one of the most advantaged in the country, with a perfect score for education and job skills. It also hosts a large number of businesses, totaling 3,588.

The area experiences much higher annual rainfall than most of New South Wales, averaging 1,390mm. Minimum temperatures are also well above the state average.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 9.3, where 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, and public transport.