Hunters Hill - Woolwich

The area is noticeably older than most of Australia, with 24.6% of people aged 65 and over. This senior population has grown by 4.9 percentage points since 2011, while the proportion of children under 15 has slightly fallen.

English and Australian ancestries are the most common, though 27.1% of residents were born overseas. This figure has risen 2.0 percentage points since 2011, with China being one of the most common birthplaces outside Australia.

While 17.9% of people use a language other than English at home—which is higher than most similar areas—this is still well below the New South Wales average. Most residents speak only English, and only 2.0% speak little or no English.

Christianity is the most common faith at 58.6%. The number of people reporting no religion has risen 11 percentage points since 2011, though at 28.4%, it remains far below the national figure.

This is a highly qualified community where 44.9% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average. Schooling is a major feature, with 75.2% of residents completing Year 12 and a high density of schools per child.

Wealth is very high here, with 50.2% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. Typical weekly family income is $4,584, which is more than double the New South Wales figure.

Residents generally experience good health, with only 23.6% having a long-term health condition—much lower than most areas. Those needing help with daily activities also fell to 4.4% since 2011.

Volunteerism is much higher than most areas at 20.3%, although this is down 5.9 percentage points from 2011. About 22.5% of people spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework.

First Nations people make up a very small part of the population at 0.5%. Among this group, Year 12 completion is far above the national average, though the unemployment rate is much higher at 19.2%.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per household. Most are couples with children (69.1%), and one-parent families are among the lowest in the region at 8.0%.

Home ownership is strong, with 43.0% of houses owned outright. The area is expensive, with typical weekly rents at $540 and monthly mortgage payments at $4,333, both far above state and national figures.

Working from home is very common, with 48.9% of the workforce doing so. While the area has many public transport stops and a short drive time to the city, only 2.1% of people commute via public transport.

The population is very stable, as only 30.6% of people moved in the last five years—much lower than most areas. Recent arrivals from overseas have also fallen since 2011.

The workforce is dominated by professionals and managers, with a low unemployment rate of 3.3%. However, the proportion of adults working or looking for work is lower than the national average.

This area ranks at the very top for overall advantage, scoring a 10 out of 10. It is a hub for business with 1,495 enterprises and some of the highest access to resources in the country.

The area is much wetter than the state average, with annual rainfall of 1,279mm. Minimum temperatures are also well above the New South Wales figure.

The neighbourhood is very walkable, with 99.9% of homes within a short stroll of a park or public transport. Most residents can also reach groceries and health services within a 15-minute walk.