Narrabeen - Wheeler Heights

The area is noticeably older than the rest of the state, with 26.9% of residents aged 65 and over. This trend helps explain why there are far fewer children under 15 here compared to the national average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas heritage most commonly trace their ancestry to England, Ireland and Scotland. About 24.3% of the population was born overseas, which is well below the New South Wales figure.

English is the dominant language, with only 10.3% of people using another tongue at home. This is far below the state and national figures, and very few residents speak little or no English.

Over half the population identifies as Christian, while 40.5% report having no religion. This lack of religious affiliation is well above the state average.

This is a well-qualified community where 29% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher. Schooling levels are also high, with 62.9% of residents completing Year 12, which is well above the national figure.

Earnings are very high here, with typical weekly family incomes reaching $2,696. This is well above the national figure, and 30.1% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 30.3% of people living with a long-term health condition. About 7.8% of residents need help with daily activities, which is a little above the state average.

The area has a strong connection to the Defence Force, with 4.1% of people having served, a figure much higher than most similar areas. About 15.4% of residents are volunteers.

First Nations residents in this area have an unemployment rate of 0.0% and personal incomes well above the state and national figures. A higher proportion speak a First Nations language compared to the state average.

Homes tend to be smaller, with only 2.3 people per dwelling. This is consistent with a high proportion of people living alone, which is well above the national average.

Apartments are the most common home type, making up 51.1% of dwellings. Housing is expensive, with typical weekly rents at $580 and typical monthly mortgage payments reaching $2,817, both of which are among the highest for similar areas.

Working from home is very common, with 38.3% of the workforce doing so, far above the national figure. While many rely on cars, the area has a high number of weekly public transport departures per 1,000 people.

The community is quite mobile, with 43.2% of residents moving house in the last five years. This is higher than most other areas.

Unemployment is very low at 2.8%, among the lowest for its level. Many residents work in professional, technical, or health care roles.

This is a highly privileged area, ranking in the top 10% for overall advantage. Population growth has been very slow since 2021, falling well below the state average.

The area is much wetter than most of New South Wales, with an average annual rainfall of 1,373mm. Winter temperatures are also generally higher than the state average.

The area is very walkable, with 98% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries and schools. This high level of accessibility is far above the state average.