Rose Bay - Vaucluse - Watsons Bay

The community has grown older, with the typical resident now 44 and the proportion of seniors rising to 21.6%. While children under 15 make up 17.2% of the population, this figure has fallen since 2011.

This is a diverse area where 35.7% of people were born overseas, a figure that has risen since 2011 and sits well above the national average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 77.3% of residents. While 17.3% of people use another language at home—which is higher than in most similar areas—this is still well below the New South Wales average.

Religious affiliation is distinctive here, with 21.2% of people identifying as Jewish. Those reporting no religion make up 28.7% of the population, which is far below the national figure.

Academic achievement is very high, with 48.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national average, and 83% of residents have completed Year 12.

Weekly incomes are among the highest in the country, with a typical family earning $4,590. More than half of all households earn $3,000 or more per week, a significant increase since 2011.

Residents enjoy better health than most, with only 22.1% reporting a long-term health condition. Rates of mental health conditions are also among the lowest for its level.

Volunteering is common here, with 19.5% of people pitching in, which is well above the national average. About 12.9% of people provide unpaid care.

The First Nations population is small, making up only 0.3% of the community. However, those identified have high outcomes, with a Year 12 completion rate of 75%.

Most homes are headed by couples with children (64.2%). One-parent families are much less common here than in most other areas at 9.4%.

Housing is expensive and often owned outright, with 42.3% of residents owning their home without a mortgage. Typical weekly rents are far above the national figure at $713.

Working from home has become very common, with 51.5% of the workforce doing so—a massive jump since 2011. The area is well-served by public transport, with a very short walk to the nearest stop.

The population is relatively stable, with 38.3% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals have fallen to 9.2% since 2011.

Professional and technical roles are the most common, and the unemployment rate is very low at 3.4%. However, the proportion of adults working or looking for work is lower than in most areas.

This area is ranked as having the highest possible level of overall advantage. It is a major hub for business, hosting 2,021 businesses.

The area is much wetter than the state average, with annual rainfall of 1,462mm. Minimum temperatures are also well above the New South Wales average.

This is a walker's paradise, with a score of 8.3. Nearly every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, a school, and health services.