Marrickville - Sydenham - Petersham

The area is noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical age of 36 and a very low proportion of seniors. It is also a hub for couples in de facto relationships, which is well above the national figure.

More than 32% of residents were born overseas, a figure well above the Australian average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, though Vietnamese and Chinese birthplaces are also prominent.

Language diversity is high, with 27.1% of people using a language other than English at home. While this is about the same as the state average, the proportion of people who speak little or no English is a little above the national figure.

A majority of residents—53.2%—report no religion, which is far above the national average. This figure has risen by 22 points since 2011.

This is a highly qualified community where 45.9% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average. Year 12 completion is also much higher than most areas.

Incomes are very high here; typical family weekly income is $2,964, which is well above the national figure. The proportion of households earning $3,000 or more a week has risen by 20 points since 2011.

While the number of people needing help with daily activities is lower than most areas, there is a much higher rate of mental health conditions compared to the rest of the state.

Participation in unpaid care and housework is much lower than in most areas. Similarly, the proportion of residents who have served in the Defence Force is among the lowest at this level.

First Nations residents here have a typical personal income that is well above the national figure. They also have a much higher rate of Year 12 completion compared to the rest of the state.

The area is dominated by smaller households, with 30% of people living alone—well above the national average. There are also fewer one-parent families than in most other areas.

Rental properties are very common, with 45.8% of households renting, far above the national figure. Detached houses are rare, and typical weekly rents at $495 are among the highest at this level.

Working from home is incredibly common, with 51.5% of the workforce doing so, far above the national average. Many residents live without a car, and 100% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport.

The population is quite mobile, with 45.7% of residents having moved in the last five years, which is well above the national average.

The workforce is highly active, with a much higher rate of people working or looking for work than in most areas. Professionals make up 40.7% of occupations, reflecting the high level of education.

The population has grown by 5.3% since 2021, which is about the same as the state-wide trend.

Rainfall is far above the New South Wales average, and minimum temperatures are well above the state figure.

Described as a walker's paradise with a score of 9.0, every single home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, and public transport.