Warringah

The typical resident is 40 years old, making the area a little older than the national figure. While children under 15 make up 18.8% of the population, the number of seniors has risen to 17.1% since 2011.

Birthplaces are diverse, with 31.4% of people born overseas, a figure well above the national average. English and Australian ancestries are most common, followed by Irish and Scottish heritage.

English is the main language for 78% of the community, though the proportion of people using another language at home rose to 18.8% by 2021. This is still well below the state average.

A significant shift has occurred here, with the proportion of people reporting no religion rising 19 points since 2011 to reach 41.8%. This is well above the New South Wales figure.

The community is highly qualified, with 35.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the national average and is reflected in a very high school advantage score.

Wealth is a standout feature, as 39.8% of households earn $3,000 or more a week. The typical family income of $2,991 is well above both the state and national figures.

Residents generally enjoy good health, with only 23.8% reporting a long-term health condition. This is well below the national average of 27.7%.

Unpaid care for children is much more common here than in most areas, at 28.8%. About 15.9% of the population are volunteers, which is slightly above the national figure.

First Nations people in the area are noticeably older than those in the state and have a much higher Year 12 completion rate of 62.3%.

Families are larger than in most areas, with 2.7 people per home. Couples with children make up the majority of households at 65.7%.

Housing is expensive, with typical weekly rents at $592 and monthly mortgage payments at $3,000, both among the highest at this level. Detached houses are less common here than in most of Australia.

Working from home has surged to 41.6% since 2011, far exceeding the national figure. While 34.4% drive to work, the area is well served by a large number of bus stops.

The population is relatively stable, with 37.4% of people moving in the last five years. This is slightly below the national figure of 40.7%.

The job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of 3.2% and a higher proportion of adults working or looking for work compared to most areas.

With a population of over 162,000, Warringah is among the largest areas of its type, though its growth since 2021 has been slower than the state average.

The area is much wetter than the rest of the state, with average annual rainfall of 1,407mm. Temperatures are generally milder than the state average.

The neighbourhood is very walkable, with 92.9% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a '15-minute-city' walkshed. Almost every home is within a short walk of a park or public transport.