Collaroy

The typical resident is 43, which is noticeably older than the national figure. While children under 15 make up only 15.2% of the population, nearly 20% of residents are seniors.

About 26.3% of people were born overseas, a figure much higher than most similar areas. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, Irish, and Scottish.

English is the main language for 83.2% of the community. While 12.8% use another language at home—which is much higher than most similar areas—very few people speak little or no English.

About 41.5% of residents report no religion, which is a little above the national figure. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 50.6%.

This is a highly qualified community where 34.4% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher. A far higher proportion of residents finished Year 12 compared to the state and national averages.

Incomes are very high here; 37.2% of households earn $3,000 or more a week. Typical weekly family income is $2,907, which is well above the national figure of $2,120.

Residents generally report good health, with a lower rate of long-term health conditions and mental health conditions than most similar areas.

About 15.6% of people volunteer, which is a little above the national figure. Unpaid care for children and housework is around the middle for its level.

The First Nations population is small, but these residents have very high Year 12 completion rates and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.

Most homes are occupied by couples, with 57.3% having children. About a quarter of the population live alone.

Apartments are common, making up 53.2% of homes, while detached houses are far less common than in the state average. Rent is very high, with a typical weekly cost of $600.

Working from home is very popular, with 40.1% of the workforce doing so. While most have cars, the area has an excellent number of public transport stops and routes.

The community is quite mobile, with 40.9% of people moving house in the last five years. About 9.8% are recent arrivals from overseas.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas. Professionals and managers make up the largest share of the workforce.

Collaroy is very walkable, with 98.6% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a 'city' environment. Almost every home is within a short walk of a park, groceries, and health services.