Potts Point - Woolloomooloo

The area is far less family-oriented than the state average, with children under 15 making up just 4.2%. It is a predominantly adult community where 60.6% of people live alone, and de facto relationships are far more common than in most other areas.

A strong international presence is evident here, as 37.3% of residents were born overseas—well above the national figure. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

While 18.2% of people use a language other than English at home, this is well below the New South Wales average. English remains the dominant language for 72.2% of the population.

The community has moved rapidly away from organised religion; 51.6% of people now report no religion, a rise of 19 points since 2011. This is far above the national figure.

Education levels are exceptionally high, with 52.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national average and has risen 12 points since 2011.

Typical incomes are among the highest in the country, with personal weekly income at $1,534. Nearly a third of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a figure that has risen 18 points since 2011.

Residents are generally healthy, with a lower rate of long-term health conditions than most areas. However, the rate of mental health conditions (10.3%) is a little above the national figure.

Unpaid care for children and housework is far lower than the national average, consistent with the very small number of children in the area. Interestingly, there is a higher-than-average number of former Defence Force members.

First Nations residents here are far older than those in the rest of the state, with a typical age of 34. They also have a much higher rate of First Nations language use (10.4%) than most other areas.

Living alone is the norm for 60.6% of the population, which is far above the state average. Because of this, households are very small, typically containing just 1.5 people.

The area is dominated by apartments, with detached houses making up only 0.3% of homes. Renting is very common (64.1%), and typical weekly rents are much higher than the national figure at $490.

Cars are not a priority here; nearly half of all homes have no motor vehicle. This is supported by an extraordinary 55.6% of the workforce working from home, a massive increase since 2011.

The population is highly mobile, with 56.8% of people having moved in the last five years. This includes a high number of recent overseas arrivals, though this has fallen since 2011.

Employment is strong and largely professional, with 71.5% of people working full-time. Most residents work in professional, technical, or financial roles.

The area is ranked among the most advantaged in the country, scoring a perfect 10 for education and job skills. It is also a significant business hub with over 3,000 businesses.

The area experiences much higher annual rainfall (1,419mm) than the state average. Minimum temperatures are also well above the New South Wales figure.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 9.7. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of public transport, parks, schools, groceries, and health services.