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Clovelly
1 km²
Far fewer seniors live in Clovelly than in most similar areas, making it a noticeably younger community. This is a high-earning pocket of Sydney where a large proportion of the population holds university degrees. The area is defined by a high number of professional workers and young families, with many residents working from home. Its coastal setting is complemented by exceptional walkability and a high proportion of residents who have moved here recently.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
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The typical resident is 37, which is much lower than most similar areas. With 20% of the population being children under 15 and a high number of de facto relationships at 20.5%, it is a young and active community.
About 28% of people were born overseas, a figure much higher than most similar areas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish and Scottish.
English is the main language for 85.6% of residents. While 11.3% use another language at home—which is much higher than in similar areas—this is still far below the state and national figures.
Half of the population reports having no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 38.1%.
Education levels are among the highest at this level, with 56.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national figure of 26.3%.
Incomes are among the highest in the region, with the typical household earning $3,474 a week. This is far above the national figure of $1,746.
Residents are generally healthier than those in most similar areas, with only 19.6% having a long-term health condition, well below the national rate of 27.7%.
Care for children is common here, with 30.7% of people providing unpaid childcare, well above the national figure. Volunteering is also higher than the state average at 19.2%.
The First Nations community is small, but those living here have a typical personal income of $1,542, which is among the highest at this level and far above the state average.
Most homes are occupied by couples with children (63.7%). The typical household is slightly larger than the national average, with 2.6 people per home.
Housing is expensive and diverse, with a high proportion of flats and apartments (46.3%). Typical weekly rents are $700, and monthly mortgage payments are far above the national average at $4,333.
Working from home is very common, with 55.6% of the workforce doing so. This is far above the national figure of 21%, though public transport access is excellent with a 2-minute walk to the nearest stop.
The area sees significant movement, with 44.1% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 15.4% of the population, which is much higher than in most similar areas.
Professional and technical roles are common, and 72.1% of adults are working or looking for work, a figure far above the national average of 61.1%.
Described as a walker's paradise, 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, and schools. This far exceeds the state average for accessibility.
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