Manly - Fairlight

The population has grown by 9.1% since 2011 to reach 22,438 people. It is a relatively young community, with a typical age of 38 and a lower proportion of children and seniors than most similar areas.

Birthplaces are diverse, with 38.6% of people born overseas, a figure far above the Australian average. English, Australian, Irish, and Scottish ancestries are the most common.

English is the main language for 81.4% of residents, which means far fewer people use another language at home compared to the state average. Very few people here speak little or no English.

A majority of residents (51.7%) report having no religion, a figure far above the national average. This trend has risen by 21 points since 2011.

This is a highly qualified area, with 54.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national figure, and Year 12 completion is also among the highest at this level.

Weekly incomes are far above the state and national figures, with a typical family earning $4,245. Nearly half of all households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Residents enjoy good health, with much lower rates of long-term health conditions and mental health issues than most areas. Only 2.7% of people need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is much more common here than in other similar areas, though the rate has fallen slightly since 2011. Fewer people provide unpaid care or do heavy housework compared to the state average.

The First Nations community is small, but typical personal and household incomes are far above the national figures. Year 12 completion for First Nations residents is also much higher than in most areas.

Homes are smaller than average, with just 2.2 people per dwelling. While one-person households are common, over half of the homes are occupied by couples with children.

Apartments dominate the landscape, making up 70.1% of homes. Renting is very common at 47.2%, and typical weekly rents of $725 are far above the national figure.

A huge 58.3% of the workforce now works from home, a massive increase from 5.7% in 2011. Because of this and the high density of flats, 14.1% of homes have no motor vehicle.

The area is very dynamic, with 53.8% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals also make up a large share of the community at 25.8%.

Employment is high, with 69.6% of adults working or looking for work. Most people are employed full-time, often in professional, technical, or managerial roles.

The area is ranked as having the highest overall advantage and education skills compared to other areas. It also has a large number of businesses and a growing population.

The climate is mild and wet, with annual rainfall far above the New South Wales average and minimum temperatures that are well above the state figure.

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