Region (SA4) · Area profile
Sydney - Eastern Suburbs
58 km²
A staggering 48.3% of adults in the Sydney - Eastern Suburbs hold a bachelor degree or higher, placing the area among the most qualified in the country. This high level of education is reflected in the region's wealth and professional workforce, though the community is also marked by a high proportion of renters. It is a diverse and mobile place, with nearly 40% of residents born overseas and a strong presence of young adults. The area is defined by a high-density urban lifestyle where most people live in apartments.
Sydney - Eastern Suburbs's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
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The typical resident is 37, making the area a little younger than the national figure. While the population grew by 4.8% since 2011, children under 15 make up a much lower share (15.3%) than in most other areas.
Born overseas make up 38.9% of the population, which is far above the national average of 27.7%. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries reported.
About 23.2% of people use a language other than English at home, which is about the same as the national figure. English is still the main language for 70.9% of residents.
People with no religion now make up 38.7% of the community, a rise of 16 points since 2011. Christianity remains the largest group at 40.5%, while 9.2% identify as Jewish.
The area is exceptionally well-qualified, with 79.0% of residents completing Year 12. This is far above the state average of 58.9% and is reflected in the high number of degrees in management, commerce, and the arts.
Weekly family incomes are typicaly $3,404, which is far above the national figure. High earners are common here, with 41.6% of households earning $3,000 or more a week.
Residents report better health than most areas, with only 21.4% having a long-term health condition. Those needing help with daily activities are also much less common here than in other regions.
Volunteer rates are around the middle for similar areas at 15.4%. Unpaid care for children and housework is much lower here than in the rest of the state.
First Nations people in the area have a much higher typical personal income ($756) and Year 12 completion rate (52.4%) than the national average.
Homes are smaller than usual, with only 2.3 people per home. This is consistent with a high number of people living alone (29.7%) and fewer one-parent families.
Apartments are the dominant home type at 57.8%, and renting is very common at 45.2%. Typical weekly rents are far above the national figure at $600.
The area is a hub for remote work, with a huge 50.5% of people working from home. Because of this and the urban setting, 16.7% of homes have no motor vehicle.
The community is very mobile, with 46.4% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 19.8% of the population.
Employment is strong, with a much lower unemployment rate (3.9%) than the national average. A large portion of the workforce are professionals (40.0%) or managers (20.5%).
The population grew by 6.4% following the 2021 census, which is about the same as the state average.
The area experiences far more rainfall than the state average, with 1,484mm annually. Minimum temperatures are also well above the state figure.
Described as a walker's paradise, nearly every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, or grocery store. Almost 100% of residents live within a 10-minute walk of public transport.