# Ultimo

Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

Located in: New South Wales › Greater Sydney › Sydney › 2007, NSW

Area: 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.

## Demographics & Identity

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 7,410 | — |
| Median age | 30 yrs | — |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 1.0% | — |
| People aged 65 and over | 6.3% | — |
| Children under 15 | 6.6% | — |
| People in a de facto relationship | 17.6% | — |

**Age structure** — Young adults (25–44) 53.0%, Youth (15–24) 20.6%, Older adults (45–64) 13.4%, Children (0–14) 6.6%, Seniors (65+) 6.3%

**Marital status** — Never married 67.0%, Married 23.3%, Divorced 6.2%, Separated 2.1%, Widowed 1.3%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 66.2% | — |

**Country of birth** — Australia 26.7%, China 16.8%, India 4.4%, England 2.0%, Vietnam 1.8%, New Zealand 1.6%, Philippines 1.6%, Italy 1.0%, South Africa 0.3%, Nepal 0.3%

**Ancestry** — Chinese 31.4%, English 13.5%, Australian 9.1%, Irish 4.6%, Indian 4.6%, Scottish 3.3%, Italian 2.5%, Filipino 2.1%, Vietnamese 2.1%, German 2.1%, Dutch 0.7%, Greek 0.4%

## Language

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 58.0% | — |
| People who speak little or no English | 11.2% | — |

**Language used at home** — English only 34.5%, Mandarin 17.9%, Cantonese 6.2%, Hindi 1.8%, Vietnamese 1.6%, Italian 1.0%, Arabic 0.7%, Tagalog 0.4%, Punjabi 0.2%, Greek 0.2%

## Religion

A large proportion of the community—49.9%—reports having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 49.9% | — |

**Religious affiliation** — No religion 49.9%, Christianity 19.9%, Buddhism 12.4%, Not stated 9.9%, Hinduism 3.9%, Islam 3.0%, Other religions 0.7%, Judaism 0.3%

## Education & Qualifications

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 81.8% | — |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 49.5% | — |
| Schools | 4 | — |
| Schools per 1,000 children | 8.16 | — |
| Schools within 3 km | 62 | — |
| School enrolments | 1,976 | — |
| Average school size | 494 | — |
| Average school ICSEA | 1,135 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 81.8%, Year 9 or below 4.2%, Year 10 3.6%, Year 11 2.7%

**Highest qualification level** — Bachelor degree 40.8%, Postgraduate degree 21.4%, Advanced diploma / diploma 13.6%, Certificate III / IV 6.5%, Graduate diploma / certificate 2.5%, Certificate I / II 0.9%

**Field of qualification** — Management & commerce 26.9%, Society & culture 11.8%, Engineering & related 9.7%, Information technology 8.5%, Creative arts 7.9%, Health 4.8%, Natural & physical sciences 4.8%, Food, hospitality & personal services 4.4%, Architecture & building 3.1%, Education 3.1%, Agriculture & environment 0.4%

## Income

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $772 | — |
| Median household income (weekly) | $1,805 | — |
| Median family income (weekly) | $2,197 | — |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 13.1% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 23.8% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $1,500–$2,999 31.1%, $650–$1,499 22.9%, Under $650 17.3%, $4,000 or more 13.8%, $3,000–$3,999 10.0%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 39.2%, $650–$1,499 31.4%, $1,500–$2,999 15.7%, $3,000 or more 5.6%

## Health & Disability

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%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 13.2% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 5.7% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 2.0% | — |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Mental health 5.7%, Other condition 5.5%, Asthma 4.6%, Arthritis 2.1%, Diabetes 1.6%, Heart disease 1.0%, Cancer 1.0%, Lung condition 0.4%, Dementia 0.2%, Stroke 0.2%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 78.3%, One condition 10.3%, Two conditions 2.4%, Three or more 0.6%

## Community Participation

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 11.1% | — |
| People providing unpaid care | 4.4% | — |
| People caring for children unpaid | 9.4% | — |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 1.0% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 9.4% | — |

## First Nations

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%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 77 | — |
| First Nations median age | 24 yrs | — |
| First Nations Year 12 completion | 60.6% | — |
| First Nations unemployment rate | 14.3% | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $510 | — |
| First Nations household income | $1,228 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 7.8% | — |

## Family & Households

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 2.1 | — |
| One-parent families | 10.9% | — |
| People living alone | 36.6% | — |

**Family composition** — Couples without children 50.5%, Couples with children 33.7%, One-parent families 10.9%, Other families 5.1%

**Household size** — 1 person 36.6%, 2 people 36.2%, 3 people 15.5%, 4 people 8.2%, 5 people 2.3%, 6 or more 1.1%

## Housing & Dwellings

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $500 | — |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $2,500 | — |
| Average people per bedroom | 1.20 | — |
| Households renting | 68.1% | — |
| Homes owned outright | 12.4% | — |
| Separate (detached) houses | 0.2% | — |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 18.1% | — |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Rented 68.1%, Owned outright 12.4%, Owned with a mortgage 12.2%, Not stated 6.0%, Other tenure 1.3%

**Types of homes** — Flat or apartment 87.4%, Townhouse / semi-detached 11.7%, Other dwelling 0.4%, Separate house 0.2%

**Bedrooms per home** — 2 bedrooms 40.1%, 1 bedroom 32.3%, 3 bedrooms 13.7%, Studio / none 3.8%, 4 bedrooms 3.0%, 5 or more 1.4%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $350–$549 41.3%, $550–$749 25.5%, $750 or more 12.1%, $200–$349 11.8%, Under $200 5.9%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $1,800–$2,999 35.5%, $3,000 or more 34.1%, $1,000–$1,799 14.5%, Under $1,000 11.7%

## Transport & Vehicles

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 48.2% | — |
| People working from home | 40.8% | — |
| Commuting by public transport | 10.7% | — |
| Public transport stops | 11 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 1.48 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 2,419.6 | — |
| Public transport routes | 31 | — |
| Walk to nearest stop (min) | 3 | — |
| Drive time to the city (min) | 3 | — |
| People reachable in 30 min by transit | 138,033 | — |
| People reachable in 45 min by transit | 493,764 | — |
| Transit time to the city (min) | 29 | — |

**How people get to work** — Worked at home 40.8%, Walked 13.2%, Car (driver) 9.5%, Bus 4.9%, Train 4.9%, Bicycle 3.1%, Car (passenger) 1.3%

**Motor vehicles per home** — No vehicle 48.2%, 1 vehicle 42.8%, 2 vehicles 8.0%, 3 vehicles 0.8%, 4 or more 0.2%

## Migration & Movement

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%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 69.1% | — |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 41.6% | — |

## Jobs & Industry

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 9.9% | — |
| Labour-force participation | 63.3% | — |
| Employed full-time | 50.6% | — |

**Industries people work in** — Professional & technical 15.5%, Accommodation & food 14.4%, Education & training 9.0%, Retail trade 8.8%, Health care & social assistance 7.8%, Finance & insurance 7.2%, Administrative & support 5.0%, Transport & warehousing 4.6%, Public administration & safety 4.0%, Media & telecommunications 3.2%, Construction 3.1%, Manufacturing 2.7%, Arts & recreation 2.5%, Wholesale trade 2.3%, Other services 2.1%, Rental & real estate 1.5%, Electricity, gas & water 0.7%, Mining 0.1%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 34.2%, Managers 12.1%, Community & personal service 11.9%, Clerical & administrative 10.2%, Labourers 8.7%, Technicians & trades 8.7%, Sales workers 7.6%, Machinery operators & drivers 4.1%

## Economy & Advantage

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile) | 8 | — |
| Socio-economic disadvantage (IRSD decile) | 3 | — |
| Economic resources (IER decile) | 1 | — |
| Education & occupation (IEO decile) | 10 | — |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD score) | 1,074 | — |
| Population estimate | 10,534 | — |
| Population growth since 2021 | 39.7% | — |
| Businesses | 1,766 | — |

## Environment & Climate

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average annual rainfall | 1,390 | — |
| Average maximum temperature | 23.4 | — |
| Average minimum temperature | 13.7 | — |

## Walkability

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 9.9 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 8.0 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 100.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 100.0% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 100.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 100.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 100.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 100.0% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 14.4 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 904 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 8.4% | — |

## Schools serving Ultimo

62 schools, 24,453 students, average ICSEA 1,142.

By sector: Government 37, Independent 17, Catholic 8

By type: Primary 34, Secondary 19, Combined 9

Nearest 10 shown:

| School | Sector | Type | Distance | Students |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Westbourne College Sydney | Independent | Secondary | 0.1 km | 65 |
| GOAL College | Independent | Secondary | 0.1 km | 204 |
| Ultimo Public School | Government | Primary | 0.3 km | 483 |
| International Grammar School | Independent | Combined | 0.4 km | 1,224 |
| Australian Performing Arts Grammar School | Independent | Secondary | 0.7 km | 129 |
| Glebe Public School | Government | Primary | 0.8 km | 193 |
| Australian International High School | Independent | Secondary | 0.9 km | — |
| St Andrew's Cathedral School | Independent | Combined | 0.9 km | 1,436 |
| St Andrew's Cathedral Gawura School | Independent | Primary | 0.9 km | 38 |
| Sydney Secondary College Blackwattle Bay Campus | Government | Secondary | 1.0 km | 798 |

## Areas within Ultimo

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