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Zetland
1 km²
Young professionals and overseas arrivals dominate the landscape of Zetland, where the typical resident is just 30 years old. This is a highly educated, international community with 63% of people born overseas and a strong presence of Chinese ancestry. The area is built almost entirely of apartments, creating a high-density environment where most people rent and live in small households. It is a fast-growing hub of working adults who often balance high incomes with a lifestyle that favours walking over driving.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
Rapid population growth here is outstripping school provision.
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The community is far younger than the national average, with children and seniors making up a very small minority. Many residents are in de facto relationships, a figure far above the state and national averages.
Born overseas is a common trait here, with 63% of residents arriving from other countries, far above the national figure of 27.7%. Chinese ancestry is the most prominent, making up 32.8% of the population.
Language diversity is high, with 49.7% of people using a language other than English at home. Mandarin is the most common non-English language, spoken by 22% of residents.
A majority of residents report having no religion, at 54.8%, which is far above the national average of 38.9%.
The area is exceptionally well-qualified, with 56% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national average of 26.3%, and 85.6% of residents have completed Year 12.
Typical incomes are well above the national figure, with the typical personal weekly income reaching $1,262. More than a quarter of households earn $3,000 or more per week.
Residents are generally healthy; the 14% who have a long-term health condition is far below the national average of 27.7%. Only 1.1% of people need help with daily activities.
Unpaid care and volunteering are much lower than in most other areas, with only 9.7% of people volunteering, well below the national figure of 14.1%.
First Nations residents in the area are typically older and earn more than those in the rest of the state. Year 12 completion is also far above the national average at 80.4%.
Households are small, with only 2 people per home on average. About 31.7% of people live alone, which is much higher than the national average.
Apartments make up 92.5% of homes, and 70.5% of residents rent, far above the state average. Weekly rent is very high, with a typical cost of $600.
Working from home is very common at 52%, and 30% of homes have no motor vehicle. Despite this, 6.9% of people commute by public transport, which is well above the national average.
The population is highly mobile, with 75.2% of people moving in the last five years. This is partly driven by recent overseas arrivals, who make up 37.1% of the community.
Employment is high, with 72.2% of adults working or looking for work. Professionals and managers make up the bulk of the workforce, though the unemployment rate is a little above the national average.
Zetland is an area of high overall advantage and has seen rapid population growth of 16.6% since 2021, far above the state average.
The area experiences rainfall far above the state average, with 1,390mm annually, and minimum temperatures that are well above the state figure.
The area is a walker's paradise, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, and health services. This accessibility helps explain why so many residents live without a car.