Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile
Annandale
1 km²
Professional and wealthy residents set Annandale apart from the rest of the state with an exceptionally high level of education and income. This Inner West suburb is a hub for high-earning professionals, where more than half of adults hold a university degree. It is a highly walkable, urban community with a strong preference for townhouses over detached homes. The area is marked by a modern, secular character and a workforce that largely works from home.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
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The typical resident is 38 and the community has a lower proportion of seniors and children than most similar areas. De facto relationships are very common here, with a rate well above the national figure.
About 26% of people were born overseas, which is well below the New South Wales average. English, Australian, and Irish ancestries are the most common heritages in the area.
English is the main language for 81% of residents, meaning the proportion of people using another language at home is far below the state average.
A majority of the population—54.3%—report having no religion, a figure far above the national average.
Education levels are very high, with 54.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far exceeding the national figure of 26.3%. Year 12 completion is also among the highest for its level.
Incomes are significantly higher than usual; typical family weekly income is $3,905, which is far above the state average of $2,185.
While fewer people here need help with daily activities compared to most areas, the rate of mental health conditions is a little above the national figure.
Volunteering is more common here than in most similar areas, though fewer residents provide unpaid care or served in the Defence Force.
First Nations residents in Annandale have a much higher typical personal income and Year 12 completion rate than those in most other areas.
The area has a high number of people living alone—well above the state average—and smaller average household sizes than most similar areas.
Renting is very common, with 41.6% of households renting, far above the national average. Townhouses and flats dominate the landscape, as detached houses are far less common than in the rest of the state.
A striking 56.1% of people work from home, far above the national figure. Because of its central location, 13.6% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is much higher than most areas.
The community is quite mobile, with 44.3% of people moving house in the last five years, well above the national average.
The workforce is very active, with a much higher proportion of adults working or looking for work than the state average. Many residents work as professionals or managers.
Annandale ranks among the most advantaged areas in the country, scoring a perfect 10 for both overall advantage and job skills.
The area sees much higher annual rainfall than the New South Wales average and has slightly higher minimum temperatures.
Described as a walker's paradise, every single home in Annandale is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, parks, and schools.