Cammeray

The community is slightly older than the state and national averages, with a typical resident aged 40. It is a family-friendly area where 18.5% of people are children under 15, and there are more people in de facto relationships than in most similar areas.

Born overseas, 32.2% of residents come from other countries, which is well above the national figure. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries, and England is the most frequent country of birth outside Australia.

English is the primary language for 79.5% of the population. While 17.5% of residents use another language at home, this is well below the state and national averages.

A large number of residents report having no religion (45.1%), a figure that is far above the New South Wales average. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 43.9%.

This is an exceptionally well-qualified area, with 57.7% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher. This far exceeds the national average of 26.3%, and 84.7% of residents completed Year 12.

Income levels are among the highest at this level, with 47% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical personal weekly income of $1,612 is far above the national figure of $805.

Residents enjoy better health than most other areas, with a much lower rate of long-term health conditions (23.4%) and fewer people needing help with daily activities (2.1%) compared to the state.

Care for children is a common priority here, as 29.4% of people provide unpaid childcare, which is well above the national average. Volunteering is also more common than in the rest of the state.

First Nations residents in Cammeray are noticeably older and have much higher personal and household incomes than those in the state or nation. The unemployment rate for this group is 0.0%.

The area has a high number of people living alone (32.6%) and smaller households overall. Families with children make up 56.6% of households, though the typical home holds only 2.2 people.

Apartments are the dominant home type, making up 59.6% of dwellings. Renting is very common (41.3%), and both rents and mortgage payments are far above the national average.

Working from home is incredibly popular here, with 60.8% of the workforce doing so—far above the national figure. The area is very well connected, and the drive time to the city is just 7 minutes.

Cammeray is a dynamic area where 49% of people moved house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 13.3% of the population.

The workforce is dominated by professionals and managers, with a very high percentage of adults working or looking for work (71.7%). Full-time employment is much higher here than in most other areas.

Described as a walker's paradise, nearly every home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, and public transport. The walkability score of 8.9 is well above the state average.