Botany

The community is noticeably younger than the state and national figures, with 38.8% of people being young adults. De facto relationships have become much more common, rising 7.2 points since 2011 to 14.4%.

Born overseas, 48.7% of residents come from outside Australia, which is far above the national figure. Chinese, English, and Australian are the most common ancestries reported.

A diverse range of languages is spoken here, with 45.0% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the national average, and Mandarin is the most common non-English language.

While the number of people with no religion rose 17 points since 2011 to 30.0%, this is still well below the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 48.3%.

Residents are highly qualified, with 35.3% holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national average. This is reflected in the 71.3% of people who completed Year 12, a figure that rose 16 points since 2011.

Typical incomes are much higher than most areas, with the usual weekly family income reaching $2,383. High earners are common, as 28.7% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

The area is remarkably healthy, with long-term health conditions affecting only 19.7% of people, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%.

Participation in unpaid work is much lower than in most areas. This includes lower rates of volunteering (8.7%) and fewer people providing unpaid care or doing housework.

First Nations residents in the area have a much higher typical personal income ($833) and a lower unemployment rate (5.8%) compared to the national figures.

Homes are slightly more crowded than usual, with 2.5 people per home. Couples with children make up the largest group at 56.7%.

The area is dominated by flats or apartments (63.1%), and renting is very common at 49.4%. Weekly rents are well above the national average at $550.

Many residents avoid cars, as 15.8% of homes have no vehicle and 34.1% of people work from home. Public transport use for commuting is also much higher than in most areas.

The population is highly mobile, with 51.2% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are also much more common here than elsewhere in Australia.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most other areas. The workforce is led by professionals (26.6%) and those in health care and social assistance.

The area's population has grown by 6.4% since 2021, which is about the same as the average for New South Wales.

The local climate is much wetter than the state average, with annual rainfall of 1,328mm. Minimum temperatures are also well above the state figure.

Botany is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.1. Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, and public transport.