Bellevue Hill

The typical resident is 40 years old, and there are more seniors here than in most other areas. Children under 15 make up 15.9% of the population, which is a little below the national figure.

English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries. The proportion of people born overseas is well above the national figure at 35.7%.

Most people use only English at home, and the 16.9% who speak another language is well below the New South Wales average. Very few residents speak little or no English.

Judaism is a significant part of the community, with 21.6% of residents identifying with the faith. About 33.7% of people report having no religion, which is much lower than the national figure.

This is one of the most qualified areas in the country, with 53.7% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher. This is far above the national average of 26.3%.

Typical weekly family income is far above the national figure at $4,505. Half of all households earn $3,000 or more per week, placing the area among the highest for income.

Residents enjoy better health than most areas, with a long-term health condition rate of 21.3%, which is well below the national figure. Very few people need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is much more common here than in most areas, with 19.8% of people participating. Fewer residents do significant amounts of unpaid housework compared to the state average.

The First Nations population is small, but those living here have high levels of education and income, with 97.2% having completed Year 12.

Family life varies, as 57.6% of homes are couples with children, while 26.9% of people live alone. One-parent families are much less common here than in most areas.

Flats and apartments make up 65.7% of homes, and typical weekly rent is far above the national figure at $660. Mortgage payments are also very high, with a typical monthly cost of $3,700.

The area is very well connected, with a typical drive time to the city of only 8 minutes. A huge 54.3% of the workforce now works from home, far above the national average.

The community is quite mobile, as 44.6% of residents moved house in the last five years. This is well above the national figure.

Professional and technical roles are the most common, and the unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is much lower than most areas.

The area is ranked among the most advantaged in the country, with a top score of 10 for overall advantage and job skills.

Rainfall is far above the state average at 1,484mm annually. Minimum temperatures are also well above the New South Wales average.

Described as a walker's paradise, nearly all homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, a school, and public transport.