Alexandria

The area is noticeably younger than the rest of the state, with a typical resident aged 34. This is reflected in the low proportion of children and seniors, as well as a very high number of people in de facto relationships.

Overseas birth rates are well above the national figure, with 35.3% of residents born outside Australia. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries, followed by Chinese and Scottish.

About 21% of people use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas. Mandarin and Cantonese are the most common non-English languages spoken.

A large majority of residents — 58.4% — report having no religion, a figure that is far above both the state and national averages.

Education levels are exceptionally high, with 57.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This far exceeds the national figure and is consistent with the high number of professionals living here.

Incomes are very high, with typical weekly household earnings of $2,654. Nearly 35% of individuals earn $2,000 or more per week, which is far above the national average.

Residents generally report fewer long-term health conditions than most areas. However, the proportion of people with a mental health condition is a little above the national figure.

Unpaid care and housework are much less common here than in most areas. Only 7.2% of people provide unpaid care, well below the national figure of 11.9%.

First Nations residents in Alexandria have a much higher Year 12 completion rate than the national average. Personal and household incomes for this group are also well above the state and national figures.

The community is dominated by small households, with 35% of people living alone. This is far above the national figure, and typical homes hold only 2.0 people.

Apartments and townhouses make up the vast majority of homes, while separate houses are very rare. Renting is common, and typical weekly rents are well above the national figure at $560.

The area is highly connected, with 22.9% of homes having no car and a massive 58.3% of people working from home. Public transport use is also a little above the national average.

The population is very transient, as 63% of residents moved here in the last five years. This includes a high number of recent arrivals from overseas.

Employment is very strong, with 81.1% of adults working or looking for work. Most residents are employed in professional, technical, or managerial roles.

Described as a walker's paradise, every single home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, and public transport. This makes it far more walkable than most other areas in New South Wales.