Malabar - La Perouse

The area has a strong First Nations presence, with 6.2% of people identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is much higher than most similar areas. It is an older community, as 21.5% of residents are seniors, while children under 15 make up only 15.1%.

About 31% of residents were born overseas, a figure well above the national average. English is the most common ancestry at 26.2%, followed by Australian and Irish heritage.

While 20.3% of people use a language other than English at home, this is well below the New South Wales average. Only 2% of residents speak little or no English, which is a little below the national figure.

The community is more religious than most, with 50.2% identifying as Christian. Those with no religion make up 28.6%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are high, with 28.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is a little above the national average, with many residents qualified in management, commerce, and society and culture.

Incomes are very high here; the typical family earns $2,875 a week, which is well above the state average. A striking 34.5% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, far exceeding the national figure.

Residents generally enjoy good health, with long-term health conditions reported at 24.2%, which is well below the national average. Similarly, only 6.4% of people have a mental health condition.

Participation in unpaid work is lower than most areas, with only 12% of residents volunteering. This is a little below the national figure of 14.1%.

The First Nations population is larger than in 87% of similar areas. This community is far older than the state average, with a typical age of 34, and has a much lower unemployment rate of 5.3%.

Households are typically small, with 27.6% of people living alone, which is higher than most areas. Couples with children make up 61.6% of families.

Housing is expensive, with typical weekly rents at $535 and typical monthly mortgage payments at $3,200, both among the highest for similar areas. Detached houses are less common here than in the rest of the state, with many residents living in flats or apartments.

Working from home is very common, with 40.2% of the workforce doing so, far above the national figure. While 11.1% of homes have no car, the area is well-served by buses.

The population is very stable, as only 30.4% of people moved in the last five years, which is far below the national average. Recent overseas arrivals are also lower than most areas at 8.5%.

A high proportion of the workforce are professionals (30.1%) or managers (19.7%). However, the percentage of adults working or looking for work is far below the national figure.

This is a highly advantaged area, ranking in the top 10% for overall advantage across all areas. Residents enjoy strong access to money, resources, and high-level job skills.

The area experiences much higher rainfall than the state average, recording 1,406mm annually. Minimum temperatures are also well above the New South Wales figure.

The suburb is very walkable, with 96.2% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a variety of amenities. Nearly all residents live within a short walk of public transport, parks, and health services.