Sans Souci - Ramsgate

The typical resident is 45, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 22.4% of the population, a figure well above the Australian average of 17.2%.

Overseas birth is more common here than in most areas, with 31.1% born abroad. English and Greek are the most prominent ancestries, each representing around 19% of the population.

Language diversity is far above the national average, with 37.3% of people using a language other than English at home. Greek is the most common non-English language, spoken by 13.3% of residents.

Religious affiliation is high here; 66.7% of people identify as Christian. In contrast, those with no religion make up 19.6%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

The community is well-qualified, with 61.2% of residents completing Year 12, a little above the national average. Since 2011, the share of adults with a bachelor degree or higher has risen by 8.2 points to 25.5%.

Income levels are generally higher than the national average, with a typical family earning $2,368 a week. The share of households earning $3,000 or more per week has risen significantly since 2011, increasing by 14 points to 25.9%.

Mental health conditions are much lower here than in most similar areas, at 6.2%. Around 26.1% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is a little below the national figure.

While 13.2% of people provide unpaid care—which is higher than most areas—volunteering is much lower than the national average at 9.4%.

First Nations people in this area have a typical personal income of $733, which is well above the national figure of $540. Year 12 completion for this group is also far above the national average at 53.6%.

Living alone is more common here than in most areas, with 30.7% of people in single-person households. Family homes typically house 2.4 people, which is about the same as across New South Wales.

Home ownership is strong, with 38.7% of homes owned outright, well above the national figure of 31.0%. However, rent is much higher than average, with a typical weekly cost of $500.

Working from home has surged since 2011 to 34.5%, far above the national figure. While most people use cars, the area has a very high number of public transport stops per 1,000 people.

The community is relatively stable, with 33% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

The local workforce is slightly smaller than in most areas, with 56.1% of adults working or looking for work. Common industries include health care, construction, and professional services.

The area is quite advantaged, ranking in the top 20% of all areas. It is a significant local business hub, with 1,990 businesses.

The area receives 1,111mm of annual rainfall, which is far above the New South Wales average of 515mm. Minimum temperatures are also well above the state average.

The neighborhood is very walkable, with every single home within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a 15-minute walk of a park.