Coogee

This is a noticeably young area compared to the rest of the state. De facto relationships are far more common here than in the national average, while children and seniors make up a much smaller share of the population.

Born overseas is a common trait here, with 39% of residents arriving from other countries, a figure far above the national average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 79% of residents. While more people here use another language at home than in most similar areas, this is still well below the New South Wales average.

A large proportion of the community has no religion, at 48.9%. This is far above both the state and national figures.

The area is exceptionally well-qualified, with 54.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher—far above the national figure. Year 12 completion is also among the highest for similar areas.

Earnings are very high here, with 46.7% of households making $3,000 or more a week. Typical weekly personal income is $1,555, which is far above the national figure of $805.

Residents are generally healthier than most, with long-term health conditions and the need for daily help being well below state and national levels.

Volunteering is more common here than across New South Wales. However, rates of unpaid housework and childcare are well below the national average.

The First Nations community is small but sees much higher typical incomes and Year 12 completion rates than the state and national averages.

Homes tend to be smaller, with 2.2 people per household. This is consistent with a high number of people living alone, which is well above the state average.

Renting is very common, and apartments make up nearly 80% of all homes. Typical weekly rents of $650 are among the highest at this level, and most homes have few bedrooms.

A huge 53.2% of the workforce works from home, far above the national figure. Many residents live without a car, and public transport use is higher than in most similar areas.

The community is very mobile, with 54.2% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals are also far more common here than across Australia.

More adults are working or looking for work than in most areas. Full-time employment is well above the national average, with a strong focus on professional and technical jobs.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.9. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of public transport, parks, groceries, and health services.