# North Sydney - Lavender Bay

Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

Located in: New South Wales › Greater Sydney › North Sydney › 2060, NSW

Area: 2 km²

High levels of education and income set North Sydney - Lavender Bay apart from the rest of the state. This professional hub is home to a population that has grown 31% since 2011, with a striking 61.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. The community is largely international and mobile, with nearly half of all residents born overseas. It is a place of high-earning professionals living in a densely packed, highly walkable urban environment.

## Demographics & Identity

The population is mostly young adults, with 42.8% aged between 25 and 44. It has very few children, as those under 15 make up only 9.6%, which is well below the national figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 12,441 | +30.8% since 2011 |
| Median age | 38 yrs | +5.6% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 0.4% | +38.8% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 15.6% | +25.8% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 9.6% | +2.5% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 18.3% | +18.9% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Young adults (25–44) 42.8%, Older adults (45–64) 23.7%, Seniors (65+) 15.6%, Children (0–14) 9.6%, Youth (15–24) 8.3%

**Marital status** — Never married 44.3%, Married 40.8%, Divorced 9.2%, Widowed 3.1%, Separated 2.5%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

This is a diverse community where 46.1% of people were born overseas, a figure far above the Australian average of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, and Chinese.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 46.1% | +15.8% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 48.1%, China 5.9%, England 5.7%, India 4.0%, New Zealand 2.5%, South Africa 1.5%, Philippines 1.3%, Italy 0.6%, Vietnam 0.5%, Nepal 0.2%

**Ancestry** — English 28.8%, Australian 17.8%, Chinese 14.4%, Irish 11.3%, Scottish 9.0%, Indian 5.2%, German 3.7%, Italian 3.5%, Filipino 1.9%, Dutch 1.2%, Greek 1.0%, Vietnamese 0.9%

## Language

Multiculturalism is evident in the home, with 30.6% of residents using a language other than English, well above the national figure. Mandarin and Cantonese are the most common non-English languages spoken.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 30.6% | +34.6% since 2011 |
| People who speak little or no English | 2.6% | -0.1% since 2016 |

**Language used at home** — English only 63.3%, Mandarin 6.5%, Cantonese 4.0%, Hindi 1.5%, Italian 0.9%, Tagalog 0.6%, Vietnamese 0.5%, Arabic 0.4%, Greek 0.3%, Punjabi 0.2%

## Religion

A large number of residents report no religion at 44.7%, which is well above the national figure and has risen 16 points since 2011.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 44.7% | +54.4% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — No religion 44.7%, Christianity 37.3%, Not stated 8.0%, Hinduism 4.0%, Buddhism 3.3%, Islam 1.4%, Other religions 0.7%, Judaism 0.6%

## Education & Qualifications

Education levels are exceptionally high, with 61.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 84.2% having completed Year 12, both far above the state and national averages.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 84.2% | +10.4% since 2011 |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 61.5% | +22.6% since 2011 |
| Schools | 8 | — |
| Schools per 1,000 children | 6.72 | — |
| Schools within 3 km | 49 | — |
| School enrolments | 8,538 | — |
| Average school size | 1,067 | — |
| Average school ICSEA | 1,177 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 84.2%, Year 10 4.9%, Year 11 2.6%, Year 9 or below 1.5%

**Highest qualification level** — Bachelor degree 43.2%, Postgraduate degree 25.0%, Advanced diploma / diploma 9.9%, Certificate III / IV 5.3%, Graduate diploma / certificate 4.3%, Certificate I / II 0.5%

**Field of qualification** — Management & commerce 30.9%, Society & culture 16.7%, Engineering & related 8.5%, Health 7.7%, Creative arts 5.9%, Information technology 5.5%, Education 4.4%, Natural & physical sciences 4.2%, Architecture & building 3.2%, Food, hospitality & personal services 1.9%, Agriculture & environment 0.8%

## Income

The area is very wealthy; 45.5% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, and the typical family income is $3,811, far above the national figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $1,683 | +32.4% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $2,709 | +8.0% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $3,811 | +34.6% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 38.4% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 45.5% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $4,000 or more 33.5%, $1,500–$2,999 28.5%, $650–$1,499 14.3%, $3,000–$3,999 12.0%, Under $650 8.0%

**Personal income distribution** — $1,500–$2,999 30.6%, $650–$1,499 21.9%, $3,000 or more 21.4%, Under $650 19.4%

## Health & Disability

Residents generally report good health, with only 1.9% needing help with daily activities and a long-term health condition rate that is well below the national figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 20.3% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 5.9% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 1.9% | +20.2% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Other condition 6.4%, Asthma 6.1%, Mental health 5.9%, Arthritis 4.8%, Heart disease 2.6%, Diabetes 2.5%, Cancer 2.4%, Lung condition 0.9%, Stroke 0.5%, Dementia 0.2%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 72.0%, One condition 15.8%, Two conditions 3.3%, Three or more 1.2%

## Community Participation

Volunteer rates are higher than most areas at 16.3%, though the proportion of people providing unpaid care or looking after children is well below the state average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 16.3% | -15.5% since 2011 |
| People providing unpaid care | 7.9% | +0.5% since 2011 |
| People caring for children unpaid | 16.6% | -1.8% since 2011 |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 2.3% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 15.2% | +26.3% since 2011 |

## First Nations

The First Nations community is small, but those residents have a high school completion rate of 75% and personal incomes far above the national figures.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 49 | — |
| First Nations median age | 32 yrs | — |
| First Nations Year 12 completion | 75.0% | — |
| First Nations unemployment rate | 0.0% | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $1,674 | — |
| First Nations household income | $2,874 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 18.4% | — |

## Family & Households

Household sizes are small, with people living alone in 40.3% of homes, far above the national average. Couples without children make up over half of all families.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 1.9 | +0.0% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 9.7% | +20.1% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 40.3% | +7.0% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples without children 50.3%, Couples with children 38.3%, One-parent families 9.7%, Other families 1.8%

**Household size** — 2 people 40.6%, 1 person 40.3%, 3 people 11.3%, 4 people 6.0%, 5 people 1.3%, 6 or more 0.4%

## Housing & Dwellings

Most people live in flats or apartments, and 58.6% of households rent, which is far above the national figure. Typical weekly rents are very high at $600.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $600 | +17.0% since 2011 |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $2,850 | +5.6% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 1.10 | -8.3% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 58.6% | +5.3% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 22.6% | -1.7% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 5.6% | -41.2% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 26.2% | -12.5% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Rented 58.6%, Owned outright 22.6%, Owned with a mortgage 15.9%, Other tenure 2.0%, Not stated 0.8%

**Types of homes** — Flat or apartment 83.4%, Townhouse / semi-detached 10.6%, Separate house 5.6%, Other dwelling 0.1%

**Bedrooms per home** — 2 bedrooms 37.7%, 1 bedroom 30.7%, 3 bedrooms 21.1%, Studio / none 4.4%, 4 bedrooms 3.9%, 5 or more 1.2%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $550–$749 32.6%, $750 or more 30.0%, $350–$549 29.2%, $200–$349 3.8%, Under $200 1.5%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $3,000 or more 45.2%, $1,800–$2,999 24.9%, $1,000–$1,799 12.9%, Under $1,000 10.7%

## Transport & Vehicles

The area is a major hub for working from home, with 61.9% of people doing so. This helps explain why 27% of homes have no motor vehicle, far above the national figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 27.0% | +18.1% since 2011 |
| People working from home | 61.9% | +917.3% since 2011 |
| Commuting by public transport | 5.8% | -82.3% since 2011 |
| Public transport stops | 58 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 4.66 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 3,527.0 | — |
| Public transport routes | 32 | — |
| Walk to nearest stop (min) | 1 | — |
| Drive time to the city (min) | 5 | — |
| People reachable in 30 min by transit | 196,419 | — |
| People reachable in 45 min by transit | 721,106 | — |
| Transit time to the city (min) | 20 | — |

**How people get to work** — Worked at home 61.9%, Car (driver) 13.2%, Walked 6.2%, Train 4.2%, Car (passenger) 1.5%, Bus 1.4%, Bicycle 0.3%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 1 vehicle 54.5%, No vehicle 27.0%, 2 vehicles 15.7%, 3 vehicles 1.9%, 4 or more 0.9%

## Migration & Movement

The community is highly transient, with 62.6% of people moving in the last five years, far above the national average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 62.6% | +7.7% since 2011 |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 22.9% | -29.4% since 2011 |

## Jobs & Industry

Employment is strong, with 70.4% of adults working or looking for work and an unemployment rate of 3.7%, which is lower than the national figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 3.7% | -8.8% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 70.4% | +3.5% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 72.3% | -3.7% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Professional & technical 23.0%, Finance & insurance 13.9%, Health care & social assistance 9.9%, Education & training 7.0%, Retail trade 5.1%, Public administration & safety 5.0%, Construction 4.5%, Media & telecommunications 4.3%, Accommodation & food 3.9%, Wholesale trade 3.2%, Administrative & support 3.0%, Rental & real estate 2.9%, Manufacturing 2.5%, Transport & warehousing 2.1%, Other services 2.0%, Arts & recreation 1.6%, Electricity, gas & water 0.9%, Mining 0.3%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 0.3%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 46.4%, Managers 23.2%, Clerical & administrative 11.5%, Sales workers 5.2%, Community & personal service 4.7%, Technicians & trades 4.4%, Labourers 1.8%, Machinery operators & drivers 0.7%

## Economy & Advantage

This is one of the most advantaged areas in the country, ranking 10 out of 10 for overall advantage and education and job skills.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile) | 10 | — |
| Socio-economic disadvantage (IRSD decile) | 10 | — |
| Economic resources (IER decile) | 3 | — |
| Education & occupation (IEO decile) | 10 | — |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD score) | 1,174 | — |
| Population estimate | 13,776 | — |
| Population growth since 2021 | 9.5% | — |
| Businesses | 6,549 | — |

## Environment & Climate

The area experiences much higher annual rainfall than the state average, with an average of 1,419 mm.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average annual rainfall | 1,419 | — |
| Average maximum temperature | 23.4 | — |
| Average minimum temperature | 13.7 | — |

## Walkability

Described as a walker's paradise, 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, schools, and health services.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 9.7 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 8.0 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 100.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 100.0% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 100.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 100.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 100.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 100.0% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 27.9 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 700 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 14.2% | — |

## Schools serving North Sydney - Lavender Bay

49 schools, 30,934 students, average ICSEA 1,175.

By sector: Government 26, Independent 17, Catholic 6

By type: Primary 24, Secondary 16, Combined 9

Nearest 10 shown:

| School | Sector | Type | Distance | Students |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| SHORE - Sydney Church of England Grammar School | Independent | Secondary | 0.2 km | 1,724 |
| Monte Sant' Angelo Mercy College | Independent | Secondary | 0.4 km | 1,186 |
| North Sydney Public School | Government | Primary | 0.6 km | 756 |
| Wenona School | Independent | Combined | 0.6 km | 1,385 |
| Cameragal Montessori School | Independent | Primary | 0.7 km | 40 |
| Marist Catholic College North Shore | Catholic | Combined | 0.9 km | 1,609 |
| Cammeraygal High School | Government | Secondary | 0.9 km | 905 |
| North Sydney Girls High School | Government | Secondary | 1.1 km | 916 |
| North Sydney Boys High School | Government | Secondary | 1.1 km | 933 |
| Loreto Kirribilli | Independent | Combined | 1.2 km | 1,176 |

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