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Chippendale
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Young adults and overseas arrivals make up the heart of Chippendale, where the typical resident is just 28. This high-density community is defined by a huge proportion of people born abroad and a high number of single-person households. It is a highly educated area with a transient feel, as nearly three quarters of the population have moved here in the last five years. The neighborhood's character is shaped by these young professionals and students living in a walkable, urban setting.
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The area is far younger than the national figure, with 53.6% of residents being young adults aged 25 to 44. It has very few children and seniors, while a high 23.9% of people are in de facto relationships.
International roots are common here, with 61.8% of people born overseas, a figure far above the national average. Chinese ancestry is the most frequent at 35.1%, and 19.6% of residents were born in China.
Language diversity is high, as 52.4% of people use a language other than English at home, including Mandarin at 22%. Around 5.2% of the community speak little or no English.
A majority of residents identify as having no religion, at 56.2%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.
This is a highly qualified community where 54.9% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far exceeding the national figure of 26.3%. Most residents have finished Year 12, and many hold postgraduate degrees.
Typical personal weekly income is $882, which is a little above the national figure. While 15.8% of people earn over $2,000 a week, the typical household income of $1,606 is a little below the national average.
Residents are generally healthy, with only 14.2% having a long-term health condition, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Very few people, just 1.1%, need help with daily activities.
Unpaid care and housework are uncommon here, with rates for caring for children or doing heavy housework far below those seen across Australia. Only 12.3% of the community volunteer.
The First Nations community is small, but those living here have a much higher Year 12 completion rate (61.7%) and a much higher typical personal income ($914) than the national figures.
Living arrangements are typically small, with 46.1% of people living alone, far above the national average. Only 1.8 people live in the typical home.
Renters dominate the market at 76%, and flats or apartments make up 88.2% of all homes. Typical weekly rent is $520, which is well above the national figure.
Most people avoid cars, with 59.8% of homes having no motor vehicle. This is reflected in the 50.2% of the workforce who work from home, while others rely on public transport and walking.
The population is highly mobile, with 74.3% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up a huge 44.2% of the community.
Many residents work in professional or technical roles, and 63% of adults are working or looking for work. However, the unemployment rate of 9.3% is well above the national average.
The area has seen rapid growth of 19.1% since 2021 and is ranked at the highest level for education and job skills.
The local climate is wetter than the state average, with annual rainfall of 1,390mm. Minimum temperatures are also well above the state average.
This is a walker's paradise with a score of 9.9, where every single home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, and parks.