Collaroy - Collaroy Plateau

The population is noticeably older than the national figure, and while children under 15 make up 17.9%, nearly 17% of residents are seniors. About 49.7% of people are married.

English and Australian are the most common ancestries. While 25.2% of people were born overseas, this is well below the New South Wales figure.

English is the primary language for 83.6% of the community. Only 12.9% of residents use another language at home, which is far below the state average.

Over half the population identifies as Christian, while 40.7% report no religion, a figure that is well above the state average.

This is a highly educated area where 32.5% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national figure. Year 12 completion is also far above the state and national averages at 69.8%.

Incomes are among the highest in the region, with a typical family earning $3,039 a week. This is well above the national figure of $2,120.

Residents experience better health than most areas, with much lower rates of long-term health conditions and mental health conditions compared to the state and nation.

Family care is a priority here, as a higher than average 27.8% of people provide unpaid childcare. About 15.2% of the community also volunteer.

The First Nations community is small, but those who live here have a Year 12 completion rate of 75.4%, which is far above the national figure.

Families with children are common, making up 64.7% of households. Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home.

Housing is expensive, with typical weekly rents at $600 and monthly mortgage payments at $3,000, both among the highest for similar areas. Many residents own their homes outright.

Working from home is very common at 38.8%, far above the national figure. While most homes have vehicles, the area is well-served by bus routes.

The community is relatively stable, with 37% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals are lower than in most other areas.

The local jobless rate is among the lowest at 2.9%. Many residents work as professionals or managers, with a high proportion of adults working or looking for work.

This area is among the most advantaged in the country, scoring a perfect 10 for access to resources and overall advantage.

The local climate is characterised by rainfall that is far above the state average and minimum temperatures that are well above the state figure.

The area is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park and 99.1% within 15 minutes of public transport and groceries.