Allambie Heights

The area is noticeably older than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 43. However, it also has a much higher share of children under 15 than most areas, sitting well above the national average at 21.4%.

While 70.2% of residents were born in Australia, Allambie Heights has a much higher proportion of overseas-born people than most similar areas, with English and Irish ancestry being common.

English is the primary tongue for 84.8% of the community. The share of people using another language at home is much higher than most similar areas, though it remains well below the New South Wales average.

About 41.9% of residents report having no religion, which is well above the figures for both New South Wales and Australia.

This is a highly qualified community where 70% of residents finished Year 12, far above the national figure. A bachelor degree or higher is held by 34% of adults, which is well above the national average.

Incomes are exceptionally high here, with the typical household earning $2,890 a week, far above the national figure. Nearly half of all households earn $3,000 or more weekly, placing the area among the highest in its class.

Residents generally enjoy good health, with a lower rate of long-term health conditions and mental health conditions compared to most other areas.

Caring for children is a common activity here, with 31.8% of people providing unpaid childcare, a figure well above the national average.

The First Nations community is small, but those residents have a Year 12 completion rate and personal income that are far above the state and national averages.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.0 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of families with children, who make up 72.2% of all households.

Most people live in separate houses, and 80.9% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Housing is expensive, with typical monthly mortgage payments and weekly rents both well above the state average.

Working from home is very common, with 43.7% of the workforce doing so, which is far above the national figure. While most homes have at least one car, the area is well-served by bus routes.

The community is relatively stable, as the share of people who moved in the last five years is far below the national average.

The workforce is active and highly skilled, with a higher proportion of adults working or looking for work than most areas. Many residents work in professional, technical, or managerial roles.

The area is very walkable, with nearly all homes within a 15-minute walk of a park or school. Access to health services is also far above the New South Wales average.