Breakfast Point

The population is far older than the national figure, with 25.5% of residents aged 65 and over. Conversely, children under 15 make up only 12.6%, which is well below the New South Wales average of 18.2%.

This is a culturally diverse area where 40.5% of people were born overseas, a figure far above the national average. The most common ancestries are English, Chinese, and Australian.

Language diversity is very high, with 36.0% of residents using a language other than English at home. This is far above the Australian average, and Mandarin is the most common second language.

Religious affiliation is higher than in many other areas, with 54.9% identifying as Christian. About 31.6% of people report no religion, which is well below the national figure.

The community is exceptionally well-qualified; 44.2% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far above the New South Wales average of 27.8%.

Incomes are among the highest in the region, with a typical weekly family income of $2,850. This is well above the national figure of $2,120, and 28.6% of people earn $2,000 or more per week.

Residents generally report better health than most, with a lower rate of long-term health conditions (25.3%) and a mental health rate well below the national average.

Unpaid care and housework are less common here than in most areas, with 10.0% of people providing unpaid care, which is a little below the national figure.

The First Nations population is small, though those who live here earn far more than the state and national averages, with a typical personal income of $1,812.

Homes are typically smaller, with just 2.1 people per household. Many residents live alone (29.2%), and nearly half of all households are couples without children.

The area is dominated by apartments, which make up 91.4% of homes. Renting is more common than in most areas, and typical weekly rents are far above the national figure at $680.

Working from home is very common, with 51.6% of people doing so—far above the national figure. While most homes have a car, the area is very well connected to the city by transit.

The community is quite mobile, with 50.0% of people moving house in the last five years, which is far above the New South Wales average.

Employment is strong and professional, with a full-time employment rate of 65.2%. Many residents work as professionals or managers in technical, health, and education fields.

The area is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of parks, schools, and groceries. However, there are no health services within a 15-minute walk.