Chatswood

The community is relatively young, with a typical resident aged 37, which is a little younger than the national figure. While the total population is among the largest at this level, the proportion of seniors is lower than in most similar areas.

This is a deeply multicultural area where 62% of people were born overseas, a figure far above the national average. Chinese ancestry is the most common at 42.4%, and 20.1% of residents were born in China.

Reflecting its international heritage, 61% of people use a language other than English at home, which is far above the New South Wales figure. Mandarin and Cantonese are the most common non-English languages spoken.

A large portion of the population reports no religion at 47.5%, a figure well above the national average. Christianity remains the next most common affiliation at 31.9%.

The area is highly qualified, with 52.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure of 26.3%. This educational level is reflected in the workforce, where professionals make up nearly 40% of occupations.

Typical incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with 33.2% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. Personal earnings are also strong, with 21.3% of people earning over $2,000 weekly.

Residents enjoy good health, with the rate of long-term health conditions at 17.5%, which is far below the national figure. Mental health conditions are also much lower than in most other areas.

Participation in unpaid care and volunteering is much lower than in most similar areas. About 12.2% of residents volunteer, which is a little below the national average.

There are 55 First Nations people in the area. This group is far older than the state average with a typical age of 35, and their typical personal income is well above the state figure.

Family structures are typical for the region, with 59.3% being couples with children. About 24.1% of people live alone, which is about the same as the state average.

The housing market is dominated by flats or apartments, making up 67.6% of homes. Renting is very common at 50.2%, and typical weekly rents are well above the national figure at $577.

Connectivity is a major feature, with 49.9% of people working from home and 21.9% of homes having no car. Public transport use is well above the national average, and the drive time to the city is very short at 11 minutes.

The area is very dynamic, with 52.5% of residents moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals are also among the highest at this level, accounting for 23% of the population.

Employment is strong, with 61.4% of people working full-time. The workforce is concentrated in professional and technical roles, as well as health and finance.

Described as a walker's paradise, 100% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Nearly all residents can also walk to groceries, health services, and schools within 15 minutes.