Randwick - South

The area is noticeably younger than the state and national figures, with a typical age of 35. It has a small population of children under 15, at 13.2%, and a high proportion of people in de facto relationships, which rose to 19.6% since 2016.

Birthplaces are diverse, with 42.6% of people born overseas—far above the national figure. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

While 22.8% of residents use a language other than English at home, very few people speak little or no English, at just 1.7%.

People with no religion make up 40.5% of the community, a figure that rose 6.9 points since 2016 and sits well above the state average.

This is a highly qualified community where nearly half of adults—49.8%—hold a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national figure and is reflected in the 80.3% who completed Year 12.

Incomes are very high; the typical family earns $3,243 a week, well above the national figure of $2,120. About 25% of people earn $2,000 or more per week.

Residents generally enjoy good health, with only 21% reporting a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure.

Volunteering is around the national average at 14.2%, though fewer people here provide unpaid care or look after children compared to most other areas.

The First Nations community is small but achieves high outcomes, with a 68.9% Year 12 completion rate and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.

Living arrangements are often small, with 30% of people living alone and a typical household size of 2.3 people, which is lower than most areas.

Apartments dominate the landscape, making up 64.8% of homes. Renting is very common at 51.9%, and typical weekly rents are well above the national figure at $575.

The area is a hub for those who don't drive, with 20.9% of homes having no car. Working from home is exceptionally common here, with 47.9% of the workforce doing so.

The community is highly mobile; 52.5% of people moved in the last five years, and recent overseas arrivals make up 27.7% of the population.

Jobs are concentrated in health, professional, and education sectors, with 67.6% of adults working or looking for work—much higher than most areas.

The area ranks in the top tier for overall advantage and job skills, with an overall advantage score of 1,148.

The local climate is milder than the state average, with a typical minimum temperature of 14.0 degrees and very high annual rainfall.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 9.3. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, school and public transport.