Mortdale - Oatley

The typical resident is 39 years old, which is about the same as the state average. While children and seniors make up a standard share of the population, there are far fewer people in de facto relationships than in most similar areas.

This is a diverse community where 33.7% of people were born overseas, a figure well above the national average. English, Australian, and Chinese are the most common ancestries.

Language diversity is very high, with 36.1% of residents using a language other than English at home, far above the national figure. This includes significant numbers of Mandarin and Cantonese speakers.

Religious affiliation is more common here than across Australia, as the share of people with no religion is well below the national figure.

Education levels are very high, with 36.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average. This is reflected in the 71.5% of residents who completed Year 12, which is far above the state and national figures.

Household incomes are strong, with 32.8% of homes earning $3,000 or more a week, far above the national figure. Typical family weekly income is $2,592, which is a little above the national average.

Residents generally enjoy good health, as the share of people with a long-term health condition is well below the national figure. Similarly, those needing help with daily activities is lower than in most areas.

Community participation is around the middle for its level, with 13.7% of people volunteering. This is about the same as the state average.

First Nations residents are fewer than in most areas, but they have higher typical personal incomes and Year 12 completion rates than the state and national figures.

Families tend to be larger than average, with 2.7 people per home. Couples with children make up the majority of households at 65.2%, while one-parent families are much less common than in most areas.

The housing mix has fewer detached houses than most areas, with 30.5% of residents living in flats or apartments. Mortgage payments are high, with a typical monthly cost of $2,500, well above the national figure.

Working from home is very common, with 43.9% of people doing so, far above the national average. The area also sees a much higher rate of public transport commuting than most other areas.

The population is relatively stable, as the share of people who moved in the last five years is well below the state and national figures.

A high proportion of the workforce are professionals, and the unemployment rate of 4.2% is lower than most areas. Common industries include health, professional services, and education.

This is an exceptionally advantaged area, ranking in the top 10% for overall advantage. It has a strong concentration of businesses and a high level of job skills.

The area receives a lot of rain, with an annual average of 1,210mm, which is far above the New South Wales figure.

The area is a walker's paradise, with 97.2% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries. Almost every home is also within a short walk of a park, a school, and public transport.