Crows Nest

Crows Nest is noticeably younger than most areas, with a typical resident aged 36 and very few seniors. De facto relationships are much more common here than in the rest of the state.

The community is very diverse, with 39.6% of people born overseas, a figure far above the national average. English, Australian, and Irish ancestries are the most common.

About a quarter of residents use a language other than English at home, which is a little above the national figure. Mandarin and Cantonese are the most frequent non-English languages spoken.

Over half of the population (50.4%) report having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

This is an exceptionally well-qualified area where nearly 60% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average. Most residents have completed Year 12, and many hold postgraduate degrees.

Incomes are among the highest in the region; the typical weekly personal income is $1,657, which is far above the national figure of $805. About 38% of people earn $2,000 or more per week.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most other areas, with much lower rates of long-term health conditions and fewer people needing help with daily activities.

Community participation in unpaid care and housework is much lower than in most other areas. About 13.9% of residents do volunteer work.

There are 18 First Nations people in the area, who are far older and earn far more than the state and national averages.

Single-person households are very common, with 38.5% of people living alone. Because of this, the typical home holds only 2.0 people, which is well below the national figure.

The area is dominated by flats and apartments, and over half of all households are renting. Typical rents and mortgage payments are well above the state and national averages.

Crows Nest is a transit hub where 59.5% of people work from home and 21.1% of homes have no car. It has a very high number of public transport stops and a short 7-minute drive to the city.

The population is highly mobile, with 58.7% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 19.2% of the community.

Employment rates are among the highest at this level, with 77% of adults working or looking for work. Most are employed full-time in professional, technical, or financial roles.

Crows Nest is a walker's paradise with a score of 9.6. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, parks, and public transport.