Bondi Beach

This is a young area where young adults aged 25 to 44 make up over half the population. It has far fewer children and seniors than the state average, and a very high proportion of residents are in de facto relationships.

The community is very diverse, with 45.3% of people born overseas, a figure far above the national average. English is the most common ancestry, followed by Australian, Irish and Scottish.

About 21.1% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than most similar areas, though this remains slightly below the state average.

A majority of residents — 52.0% — report having no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%.

The workforce is highly educated, with 55.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 82.9% having completed Year 12, both of which are far above state figures.

Incomes are very high here, with the typical personal weekly income of $1,583 far exceeding the national figure of $805. Nearly half of all households earn $3,000 or more each week.

Residents are generally healthy, with far fewer people reporting long-term health conditions or needing help with daily activities compared to most other areas.

Unpaid care for children and housework is much lower than the state average, which is consistent with the area's small number of children and high proportion of young professionals.

The First Nations community is small but prosperous, with a typical personal income of $1,541 and a Year 12 completion rate of 88.6%, both far above state averages.

Living arrangements are dominated by small households, with 36.1% of people living alone and a typical home containing just two people.

Apartments make up 85.7% of homes, and the rental market is huge, with 65.9% of households renting. Typical weekly rents are $675, far above the national figure.

The area is very accessible, with 26.7% of homes having no car and 58.8% of the workforce working from home, a rate far above the national average.

Bondi Beach is a highly transient place, with 61.2% of people moving house in the last five years and 33.0% arriving from overseas recently.

Employment is strong, with 73.6% of adults working or looking for work. Most are professionals or managers, with many employed in professional and technical roles.

The area is a walker's paradise with a score of 9.5. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, parks, schools and public transport.