Haberfield - Summer Hill

The typical resident is 40, making the area slightly older than the national figure. It is a place where de facto relationships are much more common than in most other areas, and the proportion of children under 15 has fallen since 2011.

About 30.3% of people were born overseas, which is higher than most areas. Italian ancestry is particularly prominent here, with 17.8% of residents claiming this heritage.

Language diversity is higher than the national average, with 26.4% of people using a language other than English at home. Italian is the most common second language, though the share of people using another language has fallen since 2011.

The area has seen a significant shift away from religion, with the share of people reporting no religion rising 18 points since 2011 to reach 44.1%, far above the state average.

This is an exceptionally well-qualified community where 46.3% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure of 26.3%. High school completion is also much higher than most areas, with 75.5% finishing Year 12.

Earnings are very high here, with the typical weekly family income of $3,242 being well above the national figure. Nearly 39% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, a figure that has risen 21 points since 2011.

Mental health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 10.4% of residents. About 6.3% of people need help with daily activities, which is slightly higher than the national average.

Volunteering is more common here than in most areas, with 16.1% of people pitching in. However, the share of people caring for children unpaid is lower than the national figure.

First Nations residents are a small minority, but they tend to be older and earn more than those in other similar areas. A striking 64.1% have completed Year 12, far above the national average.

The area has a higher than average number of people living alone, at 28.2%. Family sizes are typical for the region, with 61.1% of homes consisting of couples with children.

Housing is expensive and dominated by smaller properties, as separate houses are far less common than the national average. Typical monthly mortgage payments are among the highest at this level, reaching $3,000.

The area is a hub of connectivity with a very short drive time to the city and a high number of public transport routes. This helps explain why 15.4% of homes have no car, which is well above the national figure.

The community is relatively mobile, with 40.1% of people having moved in the last five years. However, the share of recent overseas arrivals has fallen since 2011.

Professional and managerial roles dominate the workforce, and the employment rate is higher than in most areas. Unemployment is low at 3.9%, which is below the national figure.

This area is ranked among the most advantaged in the country, scoring a 10 out of 10 for overall advantage. This is driven by a high concentration of business and exceptional job skills.

The area receives much higher rainfall than the New South Wales average, with an annual total of 1,316mm. Minimum temperatures are also generally higher than the state average.

Described as a walker's paradise, 100% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a 15-minute walk of a park and school. This exceptional accessibility is reflected in a walkability score of 8.9.