Sydney (South) - Haymarket

The area is far younger than the national figure, with 62.2% of the population aged between 25 and 44. Children and seniors are rare here, both making up less than 5% of the population, while those in de facto relationships are much more common than in most other areas.

International roots are a defining feature, as 76.9% of residents were born overseas, far above the national figure of 27.7%. Chinese is the most common ancestry at 36.5%, while other significant groups include English, Indian, and Vietnamese heritage.

Language diversity is very high, with 69.5% of people using a language other than English at home, compared to 22.3% nationally. Mandarin is the most spoken non-English language, and 15.4% of the community speak little or no English.

Buddhism is a significant faith here at 27.2%, and 37.5% of residents report no religion, which is well above the state figure.

This is a highly qualified community where 45.2% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average. Year 12 completion is also among the highest at this level, reaching 82%.

Typical household incomes are a little above the state and national figures, and 28.9% of households earn over $3,000 a week. Personal incomes are around the national average, with 34.8% of people earning under $650 weekly.

Residents are in very good health, with long-term health conditions affecting only 8.3% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Needing help with daily activities is also among the lowest at 1.4%.

Unpaid work is uncommon here, with only 7.6% of people caring for children or doing significant housework, both far below national figures. Volunteering is also among the lowest at 6.6%.

First Nations residents are a small group of 44 people, but they have a higher typical personal income of $949 and a much higher Year 12 completion rate of 68.2% than most areas.

The area is dominated by small households, with 30.4% of people living alone and 58.8% of families being couples without children. This results in fewer people per home than in most other areas.

Almost everyone lives in a flat or apartment, and 73.8% of households are renting, far above the national figure. Rent is very high at a typical $620 per week, and most homes are small, with only 11.6% having three or more bedrooms.

Very few people own cars, as 59.4% of homes have no vehicle, which is far above the national average. Public transport use is high, and 32.5% of the workforce works from home.

The population is highly transient, with 71.7% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 36.5% of the community, far above the national figure.

Jobs are concentrated in accommodation and food services (23.6%) and professional roles (13.4%). The unemployment rate of 8.3% is well above the national figure of 5.1%.

The area is an economic powerhouse with 9,009 businesses and a population that has grown by 21.9% since 2021, far above the state average.

The local climate is wetter than most of the state, with an average annual rainfall of 1,390mm. Minimum temperatures are also well above the state figure.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 9.8, as 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, and public transport.