Dulwich Hill - Lewisham

The area is a little younger than the national figure, and it has much fewer children and seniors than most similar areas. De facto relationships are very common here, with a rate well above the state average.

About 31.8% of residents were born overseas, which is a little above the New South Wales figure. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, Irish, Scottish, and Chinese.

One in four people use a language other than English at home, which is well above the national figure. This diversity is reflected in the use of Greek, Arabic, Mandarin, and Vietnamese.

A majority of residents—50.6%—report having no religion, a figure far above the national average. This trend has grown significantly, rising 22 points since 2011.

The community is highly qualified, with 46.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is far above the state and national figures. School completion is also much higher than most areas, with 75.1% finishing Year 12.

Incomes are much higher than in most areas, with typical weekly family earnings at $2,885. This wealth is evident in the 32.6% of households earning $3,000 or more per week, a figure that has risen 18 points since 2011.

While the rate of people needing help with daily activities is lower than most areas, there is a much higher rate of mental health conditions compared to the state and national figures.

Unpaid care for children and housework is much lower than in most areas. Volunteer rates are around the middle for similar areas, while the proportion of people who served in the Defence Force is among the lowest.

First Nations residents are noticeably older than the national average and have a Year 12 completion rate far above the state and national figures. The unemployment rate for this group is also well below the national figure.

Many people live alone here—33.7%, which is well above the national average. Because of this and the prevalence of couples without children, the typical home has just 2.2 people.

The area is dominated by flats and apartments, and 46.4% of households rent, which is far above the national figure. Rents and mortgage payments are both among the highest for similar areas.

Working from home is incredibly common, with 53.2% of the workforce doing so. While 17.7% of homes have no motor vehicle, the area remains highly accessible with a short 12-minute drive to the city.

The population is quite mobile, as 47.4% of residents moved here in the last five years, which is well above the national average.

A large proportion of adults are working or looking for work, and full-time employment is well above the state average. Most people work as professionals or managers in technical, health, and education fields.

The area is among the most advantaged in the country, ranking in the top 10% for overall advantage. This is driven by a workforce with the highest possible score for education and job skills.

The area receives much higher annual rainfall than the state average, and it experiences slightly higher minimum temperatures than the rest of New South Wales.

Described as a walker's paradise, the area has a walkability score of 9.1. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of a school, a park, and public transport.