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Randwick - North

2 km²

High levels of professional qualification and income have defined the growth of Randwick - North over the last decade. It is a wealthy, highly educated community where more than half of adults hold a university degree. The area is predominantly made up of apartments and renters, with a large number of young professionals and people living alone. Its extreme walkability and proximity to the city make it a highly sought-after residential hub in Greater Sydney.

Randwick - North's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.

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Demographics & Identity

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The typical resident is 37, which is a little younger than the national figure. De facto relationships are very common here, occurring at a rate well above the Australian average.

Age groups

Young adults (25–44) 38.6%

Older adults (45–64) 22.0%

Children (0–14) 16.0%

Seniors (65+) 15.0%

Youth (15–24) 8.4%

16,206 Population —

37 yrs Median age — Here 37 yrs NSW 39 yrs Aus 38 yrs

0.6% First Nations — Here 0.6% NSW 3.4% Aus 3.2%

15.0% Aged 65+ — Here 15.0% NSW 17.6% Aus 17.2%

16.0% Under 15 — Here 16.0% NSW 18.2% Aus 18.2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

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This is a diverse community where 38.3% of people were born overseas, a figure far above the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

38.3% Born overseas — Here 38.3% NSW 29.3% Aus 27.7%

Language

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Around 19.4% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is higher than most areas but well below the New South Wales average.

19.4% Other language — Here 19.4% NSW 26.6% Aus 22.3%

1.5% Limited English ▼ -30.0% Here 1.5% NSW 4.5% Aus 3.4%

Religion

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The number of people reporting no religion rose 7.6 points since 2016 to 42.5%, which is well above the national figure.

Religion

No religion 43%
Christianity 41%
Not stated 7%
Judaism 6%
Buddhism 1%
Islam 1%
Hinduism 1%
Other religions 0%

42.5% No religion — Here 42.5% NSW 33.2% Aus 38.9%

Education & Qualifications

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This area is among the most qualified in the country, with 51.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average of 26.3%.

51.8% Bachelor+ — Here 51.8% NSW 27.8% Aus 26.3%

80.4% Year 12 — Here 80.4% NSW 58.9% Aus 58.8%

6 Schools

2.31 Schools/1k kids

Income

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Incomes are very high here; the typical weekly family income is $3,264, which is well above the New South Wales figure of $2,185.

$2,403 Household income — Here $2,403 NSW $1,829 Aus $1,746

$1,402 Personal income — Here $1,402 NSW $813 Aus $805

$3,264 Family income — Here $3,264 NSW $2,185 Aus $2,120

28.1% High earners Here 28.1% NSW 13.5% Aus 12.5%

38.6% High-income homes Here 38.6% NSW 25.2% Aus 22.6%

Health & Disability

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Residents enjoy better health than most, with long-term health conditions reported at 21.0%, which is well below the national average.

21.0% Health condition Here 21.0% NSW 27.0% Aus 27.7%

6.4% Mental health Here 6.4% NSW 8.0% Aus 8.8%

3.1% Needs assistance — Here 3.1% NSW 5.8% Aus 5.8%

Community Participation

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Volunteering is around the middle for similar areas at 14.7%, though this fell 4.2 points since 2016.

14.7% Volunteering — Here 14.7% NSW 13.0% Aus 14.1%

9.4% Unpaid carers — Here 9.4% NSW 11.5% Aus 11.9%

24.4% Unpaid child care — Here 24.4% NSW 25.3% Aus 26.3%

1.3% Defence service Here 1.3% NSW 2.3% Aus 2.8%

17.0% Housework 15h+ — Here 17.0% NSW 21.2% Aus 20.7%

First Nations

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First Nations residents are few in number, but their typical personal income of $1,323 is far above the national figure.

104 First Nations people

29 yrs Median age Here 29 yrs NSW 23 yrs Aus 24 yrs

69.6% Year 12 Here 69.6% NSW 35.0% Aus 37.0%

11.7% Unemployment Here 11.7% NSW 9.8% Aus 12.3%

$1,323 Median income Here $1,323 NSW $600 Aus $540

$2,678 Household income Here $2,678 NSW $1,558 Aus $1,507

Family & Households

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Living arrangements are smaller than usual, with 31.2% of people living alone and only 2.2 people per home on average.

Family types

Couples with children 56%
Couples without children 31%
One-parent families 11%
Other families 2%

2.2 Household size —

10.9% One-parent — Here 10.9% NSW 14.0% Aus 14.1%

31.2% Living alone — Here 31.2% NSW 25.0% Aus 25.6%

Housing & Dwellings

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The housing mix is dominated by flats or apartments (70.8%), and nearly half of all households rent. Typical weekly rents are $570, well above the national figure.

Tenure