Sydney (North) - Millers Point

The community is mostly adults, with children under 15 making up only 5.4%, which is far below the national figure. It is a place of varied relationship types, as the proportion of people in de facto relationships is well above the state and national averages.

International backgrounds are very common here, with 54.2% of people born overseas—far above the national average of 27.7%. English and Chinese are the most common ancestries.

Multiculturalism is evident in the home, where 37.4% of residents use a language other than English, a figure far above the national average. Mandarin is the most common non-English language spoken.

A larger proportion of people identify as having no religion (40.8%) compared to the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity remains the most common religious affiliation at 35.3%.

This is an exceptionally well-qualified area, with 56.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average of 26.3%. High school completion is also very high, with 81.5% finishing Year 12.

Incomes are far above the national average, with the typical personal weekly income reaching $1,509. About 42.2% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far above the state figure.

Residents generally enjoy good health, as those needing help with daily activities (1.9%) and those with long-term health conditions (18.0%) are both well below the national average.

Unpaid care and housework are much less common here than elsewhere; for example, only 10.1% of people care for children unpaid, far below the national figure of 26.3%.

The First Nations community is small, but residents are far older and earn much higher personal incomes than the state and national averages. A much higher proportion also speak a First Nations language.

Small households are the norm, with 44.7% of people living alone—far above the national average of 25.6%. Most homes contain only one or two people.

Rental living is dominant, with 65.9% of households renting, far above the national average. Apartments make up 92.8% of dwellings, and typical weekly rents are far above the national figure at $640.

Life here is largely car-free, as 51.1% of homes have no motor vehicle and 54.7% of workers operate from home. Public transport use is well above the national average, supported by a high density of stops.

The population is highly mobile, with 64.4% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are also far more common here than in the rest of the country.

A high proportion of the workforce is employed full-time (66.1%), well above the national average. Most residents work in professional or managerial roles within the technical and financial sectors.

The area is ranked among the most advantaged in the country, though its population has grown quickly since 2021. It is a major hub for business, hosting over 43,000 enterprises.

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

Described as a walker's paradise, the area has a walkability score of 9.7. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, schools, and public transport.