North Sydney - Mosman

The typical resident is 40 years old, and the population is growing, with 94,778 people living here. There are far fewer children under 15 compared to the state average, while the proportion of seniors has risen to 18.5% since 2011.

Overseas birth is much more common here than in most other areas, with 38.1% of people born outside Australia. English is the most common ancestry at 36.2%, followed by Australian and Irish heritage.

While 21.1% of residents use a language other than English at home, this is still well below the New South Wales average. Mandarin and Cantonese are the most frequent non-English languages spoken.

A large number of residents report no religion, at 44.5%, which is far above the state figure. This trend has grown significantly, rising 17 percentage points since 2011.

Education levels are among the highest in the country, with 84.7% of residents completing Year 12. This high academic achievement is reflected in the workforce, where management, commerce, and society degrees are most common.

Incomes are far above the national average, with 44.2% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical weekly family income is $3,882, which is much higher than the typical New South Wales family income of $2,185.

Residents enjoy better health than most, with much lower rates of long-term health conditions and mental health issues. Only 2.8% of people need help with daily activities, among the lowest proportions for similar areas.

Volunteering is much more common here than elsewhere, with 18% of people giving their time. However, the area has lower rates of unpaid childcare and housework compared to the national average.

The First Nations community is small, representing 0.4% of the population. However, this group is far more likely to have completed Year 12 and earn a higher income than First Nations people across the state.

Homes here are smaller than usual, with just 2.1 people per household. A high number of people live alone—36.6%—which is far above the national figure.

The housing market is dominated by flats and apartments, which make up 68.6% of homes. Renting is very common at 46.3%, and both typical rents and mortgage payments are far above the national average.

Working from home is exceptionally common, with 60.2% of the workforce doing so. This helps explain why 16.5% of homes have no motor vehicle, as residents rely on a very high frequency of public transport and a short commute to the city.

The community is very mobile, with 51% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals also make up 17.2% of the population, which is higher than most areas.

Employment is strong, with a very low unemployment rate of 3.5%. Most people work as professionals or managers, and full-time employment is far more common than in the rest of the state.

The population continues to grow, with an estimated 100,496 people now living in the area. Recent growth has been about 5.3%, which is consistent with the state average.

The area experiences much higher annual rainfall than the state average, with 1,419mm on average. Minimum temperatures are also notably higher than in other parts of New South Wales.

This area is a walker's paradise with a score of 9.0. Every single home is within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a 15-minute walk of a park.