Canada Bay

The typical resident is 40 years old, and children under 15 make up 18.5% of the population. About 15.8% of residents are seniors aged 65 and over, which is a little below the national figure of 17.2%.

A significant 31.3% of people were born overseas, a figure well above the Australian average of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are Italian, English, Australian, and Chinese.

Language diversity is high here, with 33.3% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the national figure of 22.3%, while 4.1% of residents speak little or no English.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most other areas; 62.6% identify as Christian. In contrast, the 28% of people with no religion is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are very high, with 69.9% of residents completing Year 12, which is far above the national figure of 58.8%. Qualifications are often in management, commerce, and society and culture.

This is a high-income area where the typical household earns $2,473 a week, well above the New South Wales figure of $1,829. Around 38% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions affect 25.9% of residents, which is a little below the national figure of 27.7%. About 4.4% of people need help with daily activities.

Unpaid care for children is common, with 29.4% of people providing this support, which is well above the national figure of 26.3%. However, volunteering is much lower than in most similar areas.

There are 7 First Nations people in the area. This small group has a typical age of 43, which is far older than the national figure of 24.

Homes tend to be larger, with 2.7 people per household, which is slightly above the national figure of 2.5. Couples with children make up 64.9% of all families.

Rents are very high, with a typical weekly rent of $550, well above the national figure of $375. Monthly mortgage payments are also among the highest at this level, typically $3,033.

Working from home is very common, with 45.6% of the workforce doing so, far above the national figure of 21%. Public transport use for commuting is also higher than in most areas.

About 33.8% of residents moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%. Recent arrivals from overseas are also far fewer than the national average.

Full-time employment is high at 65.3%, well above the national figure of 58.9%. Many residents work as professionals or managers, and the unemployment rate is a little below the national average.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.1. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, a school, health services, and public transport.