Eastern Suburbs - North

The population is a little younger than the national figure, with a typical age of 37. While children under 15 make up only 15.2% of the community, there has been a rise in de facto relationships, which are now well above the state average at 17.1%.

This is a diverse area where 38.2% of people were born overseas, a figure far above the national average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries, and the proportion of overseas-born residents has risen since 2011.

More people use another language at home here than in most similar areas, though this is still well below the New South Wales average. English remains the dominant language for 76% of residents, and very few people speak little or no English.

A little above the national figure, 40.4% of residents report no religion, a figure that has risen sharply by 17 percentage points since 2011. Judaism is also a notable faith here, representing 14.7% of the population.

The area is among the most qualified in the country, with 53.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also far above the national average at 83.1%, and most degrees are in management, commerce, or society and culture.

Incomes are far above the national figure, with a typical weekly household earning $2,984. Nearly 47% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, and typical personal weekly income has risen by $468 since 2011.

Residents are generally healthier than most, with long-term health conditions and mental health conditions being well below the national average. Only 2.8% of people need help with daily activities, which is among the lowest for this level.

Volunteering is more common here than in most similar areas, though the rate fell slightly since 2011. Conversely, far fewer people provide unpaid childcare or housework compared to the state and national figures.

The First Nations community is small, but those living here have household and personal incomes far above the state and national averages. Education levels are also remarkably high, with 73% completing Year 12.

Single-person households are much more common than average, with 31.2% of people living alone. This helps explain why the typical home is smaller, containing just 2.3 people.

Apartments and townhouses dominate the landscape, as detached houses are far less common than in the rest of the country. Renting is much more frequent than the national average, and both weekly rents and mortgage payments are among the highest in the region.

A huge 55.8% of the workforce works from home, far above the national figure. While the area has a high number of public transport stops, 17.2% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well above the national average.

The community is highly mobile, with 48.7% of residents having moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals also make up a much larger share of the population than in most other areas.

Employment is strong, with 66.9% of adults working or looking for work, well above the national average. The local economy is driven by professionals and managers, particularly in technical, finance, and health fields.

The area is one of the larger hubs at this level with over 133,000 people. Recent population growth has been a little below the New South Wales average.

The area experiences high annual rainfall compared to the state average and has mild temperatures, with minimums that are well above the state figure.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 9.0, where nearly every home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, and schools. Public transport and parks are also exceptionally accessible on foot.