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Earlwood
6 km²
Few areas at this level share the high level of overall advantage found in Earlwood, where typical incomes and home ownership are well above national figures. It is a mature community with a noticeably older population and a strong Greek heritage. This stability is reflected in the housing, with a high proportion of homes owned outright and very few people moving into the area recently. The neighbourhood is highly walkable and serves as a comfortable, established residential hub in Greater Sydney.
Earlwood's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
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The community is noticeably older than the state and national average, with a typical resident aged 44 and over 20% of people aged 65 or more. There are fewer children and people in de facto relationships compared to most areas.
Earlwood is culturally diverse, with 34.6% of people born overseas, which is well above the national figure. Greek is the most prominent ancestry at 22.3%, followed by Australian, English, and Italian heritage.
Language diversity is very high, with 46.1% of residents using a language other than English at home, far above the national rate. Greek is the most common non-English language, and 8.2% of people speak little or no English.
The area is more religious than most of Australia, with 62.6% of people identifying as Christian. Only 24.9% report no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.
Residents are well qualified, as 64.5% have completed Year 12 and 29.1% hold a bachelor degree or higher, both of which are above the national average.
Typical weekly family income is $2,486, which is a little above the national figure. Higher earners are common here, with 33.6% of households earning $3,000 or more a week.
A little more than 6.8% of people need help with daily activities, which is higher than most areas. However, rates of mental health conditions are much lower than the national average.
More people provide unpaid care here than in most areas, though volunteer rates are well below the national figure. A small number of residents have served in the Defence Force.
The First Nations community is small, numbering 144 people. This group is noticeably older than the national average and has a much higher Year 12 completion rate of 58.3%.
Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household and a high proportion of couples with children. Very few people live alone compared to other areas.
Home ownership is very strong, with 44.5% of homes owned outright, far above the national average. While most people live in separate houses, typical rents and mortgage payments are well above the national figures.
Working from home is very common here, with 46.2% of people doing so—far above the national rate. Most residents live within a short walk of public transport, though few use it to commute to the city.
The population is very stable, with far fewer people moving house in the last five years compared to the rest of Australia. There have also been very few recent arrivals from overseas.
The local workforce is slightly smaller than in other areas, with 55.7% of adults working or looking for work. Professional and managerial roles are the most common occupations.
Earlwood is an advantaged area, ranking in the top 20% for access to resources and job skills. It has a high number of businesses but has seen very little population growth since 2021.
The area receives much more annual rainfall than the state average, with 1,316mm. Minimum temperatures are also well above the New South Wales average.
This is a very walkable neighbourhood, with almost every home within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, or health service. Most residents are also within a 10-minute walk of public transport.