Mosman - South

The community is noticeably older than most, with a typical age of 44 and 20% of people aged 65 and over. While children under 15 make up 17.2% of the population, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is very small at 0.4%.

People born overseas make up 33.9% of the population, which is well above the national figure. English is the most common ancestry at 42.9%, followed by Australian, Irish, and Scottish heritage.

English is the main language for 82.7% of residents, and the 14.2% who use another language at home is far below the New South Wales average. Only 1.3% of the community speak little or no English.

Over half the population identifies as Christian, while 40.6% report no religion. This lack of religious affiliation is well above the state figure.

Education levels are among the highest in the country, with 56.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This far exceeds the national average, and 85.5% of residents have completed Year 12.

Weekly incomes are far above the national average, with 47.2% of households earning $3,000 or more. The typical personal weekly income is $1,510, which is significantly higher than the national figure of $805.

Residents report better health than most areas, with only 23.1% having a long-term health condition. Those needing help with daily activities are much less common here than in most other areas.

Volunteering is very common, with 21.5% of people giving their time, a rate well above the national figure. About 22.4% of residents do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework a week.

The First Nations community is small, numbering 54 people. However, they experience significant advantages, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and Year 12 completion rates far above the national average.

Homes here are smaller than usual, with 2.3 people per dwelling. There is a high proportion of people living alone (31.2%) and far fewer one-parent families compared to most areas.

Apartments are the dominant home type at 50.2%, and typical weekly rents are among the highest in the country at $580. Many residents own their homes outright, accounting for 36% of dwellings.

Working from home is extremely common, with 59.4% of the workforce doing so. The area is exceptionally well-serviced by public transport, with a one-minute walk to the nearest stop for most residents.

The area is quite mobile, with 43.3% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 14.3% of the population.

Professional and technical roles are the most common, and 64.2% of the workforce is employed full-time. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, which is lower than the national figure.

This is an area of maximum advantage, ranking 10 out of 10 for overall advantage and job skills. It also hosts a high number of businesses, totalling 2,229.

The area receives much more rainfall than the state average, with an annual total of 1,462mm. Minimum temperatures are also well above the state average.

Described as a walker's paradise, nearly all homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, a school, and public transport. Almost 90% of residents can also walk to groceries and health services within 15 minutes.