Birchgrove

The typical resident is 46, making the area far older than the national figure. While children make up about 17.3% of the population, there is a high proportion of couples in de facto relationships compared to most other areas.

English and Australian ancestries are the most common, and 28.2% of the population was born overseas, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

English is the primary language for 87.9% of residents. While more people here use another language at home than in most similar areas, this figure is still far below the New South Wales average.

The community is notably secular, with 53.4% of people reporting no religion, a figure far above both the state and national averages.

Birchgrove is among the most qualified areas in the country, with 61.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 85.2% having completed Year 12.

Typical weekly household income is $3,603, which is far above the national figure of $1,746. About 40.7% of individuals earn $2,000 or more per week, among the highest proportions at this level.

Residents are generally healthy; those needing help with daily activities (2.2%) and those with long-term health conditions (23.9%) are both well below the state and national averages.

Volunteering is very common here, with 25.0% of people pitching in, far above the national figure of 14.1%. There are also more people caring for children unpaid than in most areas.

First Nations people make up a small part of the community, though their typical household income of $2,374 is much higher than in most similar areas.

Most households are couples with children (59.3%) or couples without (32.3%), and the rate of one-parent families is well below the national average.

Townhouses and semi-detached homes are the most common dwelling type. Rent is very high, with a typical weekly rent of $700, and typical monthly mortgage payments are far above the state average at $4,000.

Working from home is extremely common, with 62.0% of the workforce doing so. The area is very close to the city, with a typical drive time of just 8 minutes.

The population is quite mobile, with 39.6% of residents moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 10.5% of the community.

Employment is high, with 66.3% of adults working or looking for work. Nearly half of the residents are professionals, with many working in technical, finance, or health fields.

Birchgrove is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.7. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of public transport, parks, and groceries.