Glebe - Forest Lodge

The area is noticeably younger than the state and national average, with only 9.9% of the population being children and 12.8% seniors. De facto relationships are very common here, appearing at a rate well above the national figure.

People born overseas make up 38.2% of the community, which is far above the Australian average. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, followed by Irish and Chinese.

About a quarter of residents use a language other than English at home, a figure well above the national average. Mandarin is the most common non-English language spoken.

The community is overwhelmingly secular, with 56.0% of people reporting no religion. This is far above the national figure and has risen by 19 points since 2011.

Education levels are exceptionally high, with 79.3% of residents completing Year 12. This helps explain why the area is among the highest for both university degrees and professional occupations.

Incomes are well above the national average, with the typical family earning $3,202 a week. High earners are common, as 26.2% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly.

While the area has fewer people needing help with daily activities than most, it has a much higher rate of mental health conditions (11.5%) than the state average.

Volunteering is more common here than in most areas, though the rates of unpaid childcare and housework are among the lowest in the region.

There are 466 First Nations people in the area, who are noticeably older than the national average. A much higher proportion of this group speaks a First Nations language compared to the state average.

Living alone is very common, with 42.1% of people in single-person households. Consequently, the typical home is small, with just 1.9 people per dwelling.

Renting is the dominant tenure for 62.0% of households, and detached houses are very rare. The typical weekly rent of $505 is well above the national figure.

The area is heavily reliant on non-car travel, with 31.8% of homes owning no vehicle. Working from home is also very common, accounting for 56.1% of the workforce.

The population is highly transient, with 56.8% of residents moving in the last five years. This is far above the national average, alongside a high rate of recent overseas arrivals.

Employment is strong, with 66.0% of adults working or looking for work. Most residents are employed in professional or technical roles.

The area is ranked as having very high overall advantage, with a top score for education and job skills and a high number of local businesses.

The local climate is much wetter than the state average, with an average annual rainfall of 1,390mm.

Described as a walker's paradise, 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, and public transport.