Castle Cove - Northbridge

The population is noticeably older than the national figure, with 20.5% of residents aged 65 and over. While children under 15 make up 19.8% of the community, those in de facto relationships are much less common here than in most other areas.

People born overseas make up 32.4% of the population, which is well above the national figure. English, Australian, and Chinese are the most common ancestries reported.

About 22% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is about the same as the national average. Mandarin and Cantonese are the most frequent non-English languages spoken.

Almost 40% of the community reports having no religion, a figure well above the New South Wales average. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 49.6%.

This is a highly qualified area, with 53.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher—far above the national average of 26.3%. Year 12 completion is also very high at 85.3%.

Incomes are far above the national figure, with 56.2% of households earning $3,000 or more per week. The typical family income is $4,641, which is more than double the state average.

Residents enjoy better health than most areas, with long-term health conditions affecting 22.9% of people. Those needing help with daily activities are also much less common here than in similar areas.

Volunteering is much more common here than across Australia, with 22.6% of people helping out. Unpaid care for children and housework is also much higher than in most areas.

The First Nations population is small, but those who are present have a much higher typical personal income and Year 12 completion rate than the national figures.

Families are larger than in most areas, with 2.9 people per home. Most households are couples with children, and very few people live alone compared to the state average.

Homes are mostly large, detached houses, with 85.6% having three or more bedrooms. Many residents own their homes outright, though typical mortgage payments are far above the national figure.

Working from home is very common at 58.2%, far above the national average. While most homes have at least one car, the area is well-served by public transport with many nearby stops.

The community is very stable, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years is much lower than in most other areas. Recent overseas arrivals are also less common.

The workforce is dominated by professionals and managers, with 41.8% of workers in professional roles. Unemployment is lower here than in the state or nation.

This area is ranked among the most advantaged in the country across all measures, including access to resources and job skills, with an overall advantage score of 1,184.

The area experiences much higher annual rainfall than the New South Wales average. Minimum temperatures are also notably higher than in other parts of the state.

The neighbourhood is very walkable, with nearly all homes within a short stroll of a park or public transport. However, fewer residents can walk to groceries or health services compared to the state average.