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Ultimo
1 km²
Far more people were born overseas in Ultimo than in the rest of the state, with 66.2% of residents arriving from another country. This is a young, highly educated community where the typical resident is just 30 years old. It is a dense, urban environment of apartments and renters, with a population that has grown rapidly by nearly 40% since 2021. The area is a dynamic hub of international residents and young professionals working in a city-centre setting.
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Ultimo is far younger than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 30 and very few children under 15. It is also a place where de facto relationships are much more common than in most other areas.
The community is diverse, with 66.2% of people born overseas, which is far above the national figure of 27.7%. Chinese ancestry is the most common, making up 31.4% of the population.
Language diversity is very high, with 58% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the national figure, and about 11.2% of residents speak little or no English.
A large proportion of the community—49.9%—reports having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.
The area is exceptionally well-qualified, with 49.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national average, and 81.8% of residents have completed Year 12.
Typical weekly household incomes are around the national figure at $1,805. While typical personal incomes are about the same as the national average, 13.1% of people earn $2,000 or more a week.
Residents are generally healthier than most, with long-term health conditions reported by only 13.2% of people, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.
Unpaid care and housework are far less common here than in most areas, with only 9.4% of people providing unpaid child care or doing significant housework.
First Nations people make up 1.0% of the population. While unemployment is well above the state average at 14.3%, Year 12 completion is far above the national figure at 60.6%.
Living arrangements are distinct, with 36.6% of people living alone—far above the national figure. Most homes are small, typically holding only 2.1 people.
The area is dominated by renters, who make up 68.1% of households. Almost all homes are flats or apartments, and typical weekly rents are well above the national figure at $500.
Many residents live without cars, with 48.2% of homes having no vehicle. This is far above the national figure, and 40.8% of the workforce works from home.
The population is highly mobile, with 69.1% of people moving in the last five years. This includes a high number of recent overseas arrivals, at 41.6%.
Unemployment is well above the national figure at 9.9%. Many residents work in professional, technical, or hospitality roles, though full-time employment is well below the state average.
The area has seen huge growth since 2021, with the population increasing by 39.7%. It scores very high for education and job skills, though it ranks low for general access to money and resources.
The local climate is wetter than the state average, with average annual rainfall reaching 1,390mm. Minimum temperatures are also well above the state figure.
Ultimo is a walker's paradise with a score of 9.9. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of public transport, parks, groceries, and health services.