Dover Heights

The typical resident is 39 years old, and children under 15 make up 19.4% of the population, which is a little above the national figure. The community has grown by 6.7% since 2011 and is notably smaller in its proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people compared to the state.

Born overseas, 42.8% of residents come from other countries, a figure far above the national average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries, while South Africa is the most frequent birthplace outside of Australia.

English is the main language for 73.4% of the community. While 22.6% of people use another language at home, this is slightly lower than the New South Wales average, and very few residents speak little or no English.

Judaism is a significant faith here, shared by 41.3% of the population. Those with no religion make up 24.1%, a figure that is far below the national average, though this group grew by 10 points since 2011.

This is one of the most qualified areas in the region, with 48.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This high level of education is reflected in the local schools, which have a much higher average advantage score than most areas.

Incomes are far above the national figure, with the typical family earning $3,624 a week. About 30.2% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly, and the number of high-earning households has risen by 22 points since 2011.

Residents report much lower rates of long-term health and mental health conditions compared to most other areas. Only 3.1% of people need help with daily activities, which is a little below the state average.

Volunteering is much more common here than elsewhere, with 18.6% of people pitching in. This high level of community engagement sits alongside a higher-than-average rate of people providing unpaid childcare.

The First Nations community is small, consisting of 41 people. This group is far older than the national average and enjoys much higher typical incomes and Year 12 completion rates.

Families with children are common, making up 64.9% of households. This helps explain why the typical home is slightly more crowded than the national average, with 2.6 people per home.

The area is dominated by flats or apartments, as detached houses are far less common than in the rest of the state. Rent is very high, with a typical weekly cost of $650, and monthly mortgage payments are among the highest in the region.

Working from home is extremely common, with 50.4% of people doing so—a massive 44 point increase since 2011. While most homes have a car, the drive time to the city is very short, taking only 11 minutes.

The population is quite mobile, with 41% of residents having moved house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas account for 9.1% of the community, though this has fallen slightly since 2011.

Professional and technical roles are the most common, and 65.4% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well above the national figure. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, slightly lower than the state average.

Dover Heights is among the most advantaged areas in the country, scoring a maximum 10 for overall advantage. It has a high concentration of businesses and an exceptionally high ranking for job skills and education.

The area is much wetter than the rest of New South Wales, with an average annual rainfall of 1,420mm. Temperatures are generally milder, with minimums that are well above the state average.

Described as a walker's paradise, every single home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, and public transport. Most residents also have a short walk to nearby groceries and health services.