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Balgowlah
2 km²
A high proportion of university-qualified residents sets Balgowlah apart from the rest of the state. This is a wealthy, professional community where nearly half of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. It is a family-oriented area with more children than usual and high household incomes that far exceed the national figure. The neighborhood blends this affluent character with a high level of accessibility, making it a convenient place for working professionals and families in the Northern Beaches region.
Balgowlah's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
Balgowlah has many young families but fewer schools per child than most areas.
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The population is slightly older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 41. It is a family-heavy area where 20% of people are children under 15, which is higher than in most similar places.
Balgowlah has a strong international presence, with 32.4% of people born overseas, a figure well above the national average. English is the most common ancestry at 44.3%.
While 14% of residents use a language other than English at home, this is far below the New South Wales average. Very few people here speak little or no English.
The community is notably secular, with 47.7% of people reporting no religion, which is far above the state figure.
Education levels are among the highest in the region, with 47.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 80% having completed Year 12.
This is a very affluent area where typical family weekly incomes are $3,462, far above the national figure. About 43.9% of households earn $3,000 or more a week.
Residents generally enjoy good health, with long-term health conditions affecting 22.3% of people, which is well below the national average.
Childcare is a major focus here, as 32.1% of people provide unpaid care for children—much higher than most other areas.
The First Nations community is small, but those who live here are far older than the national average and have a higher rate of Year 12 completion.
Families are common, with 62.8% of households consisting of couples with children. About a quarter of residents live alone.
Housing is expensive and diverse, with a typical weekly rent of $640 and monthly mortgage payments averaging $3,250. Apartments are common, making up 40.3% of homes.
Working from home is very common for 53.4% of the workforce, far above the national figure. The area is well-served by public transport, with most people living just a two-minute walk from a stop.
The area is quite dynamic, with 43.1% of people moving house in the last five years, which is higher than in most other areas.
Professionals and managers make up the bulk of the workforce. The rate of adults working or looking for work is 68%, well above the national figure.
Balgowlah is a walker's paradise, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, and public transport.
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