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Woollahra
1 km²
Tucked into the east of Greater Sydney, Woollahra is a wealthy and highly educated community. It is a place of significant affluence, where typical household incomes are far above the national figure and nearly 60% of adults hold a university degree. The population is noticeably older than the state average, with a high proportion of seniors and a significant number of people living alone. This creates a refined, mature atmosphere in a small, dense urban setting.
Woollahra's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
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The typical resident is 42, making the area noticeably older than the state and national averages. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 23.5% of the population, a figure well above the national average.
People born overseas make up 33% of the community, which is well above the national figure. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.
English is the main language for about 80% of residents, which means far fewer people use another language at home compared to the state and national averages.
The number of people reporting no religion has risen sharply since 2011 to 41.8%, which is well above the New South Wales figure.
Woollahra is among the most qualified areas in the country, with 58.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure of 26.3%.
Incomes are far above the national average, with 47.2% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, compared to 22.6% across Australia.
Residents report better health than most, with long-term health conditions and mental health conditions both appearing much lower than in other areas.
Volunteering is much more common here than in most areas, although fewer people provide unpaid care or do a large amount of housework.
The First Nations population is very small, but those who are present have personal incomes far above the national average.
Homes are smaller than usual, with just 2.2 people per dwelling, and a much higher proportion of people living alone than in most other areas.
Apartments and townhouses dominate, as separate houses are far less common than in the rest of the state. Typical rents and mortgage payments are among the highest in the country.
Working from home is very common, with 60.1% of the workforce doing so, which is far above the national figure.
The community is quite mobile, with 47.3% of people moving house in the last five years, a rate well above the national average.
Full-time employment is much higher than most areas, and the unemployment rate is a little below the state and national figures.
The area is ranked among the most advantaged in the country, scoring a perfect 10 for overall advantage and job skills.
The area receives far more annual rainfall than the state average and experiences higher minimum temperatures than most areas.
Woollahra is a walker's paradise, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, parks, and schools.