Chatswood - East

The community is slightly younger than the state average, with a typical age of 37. It is a large area with nearly 20,000 people, though the proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is well below the national figure.

Overseas birth rates are far above the national average, with 62.7% of people born abroad. Chinese ancestry is the most common at 43.3%, followed by English and Australian heritage.

Language diversity is very high, with 61.9% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the national figure, and as a result, 13.1% of residents speak little or no English.

Many residents here have no religion, at 46.6%, which is well above the national figure. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 33.2%.

This is a highly qualified area where 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, far above the national average. Most residents have completed Year 12, and many have postgraduate degrees.

Typical incomes are higher than the national figure, and 32.5% of households earn $3,000 or more a week. This is well above the state and national averages.

Residents report very good health, with long-term health conditions and mental health conditions appearing far less often than in most other areas.

Volunteer rates are a little below the national average. Similarly, the proportion of people providing unpaid care is much lower than in most other areas.

The First Nations population is small, numbering only 33 people. However, those living here have personal incomes and Year 12 completion rates that are far above the national figures.

Family sizes are typical for the region, with 2.5 people per home. Most households consist of couples with children or couples without children.

The area is dominated by flats and apartments, with 69.4% of homes being units. Renting is very common here, and typical weekly rents and mortgage payments are among the highest in the country.

Public transport use is high, and 24.2% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is far above the national figure. Nearly half of the workforce (49.8%) works from home.

The population is very mobile, with 54.1% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are also much more common here than in other areas.

The workforce is largely composed of professionals and managers, with 61.3% of people employed full-time, which is well above the state average.

This is an area of high overall advantage, ranking in the top 10% of all areas. It has seen significant growth, with the population rising by 9.4% since 2021.

The area experiences much higher rainfall than the New South Wales average and slightly higher minimum temperatures.

This area is a walker's paradise, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, and public transport.