Darling Point

The area is much older than most, with a typical age of 49 and a large proportion of seniors. Children under 15 are well below the national figure at 10.8%, while de facto relationships are well above the state average.

People born overseas make up 34% of the population, which is well above the national average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries reported.

While 13.8% of residents use a language other than English at home, this is far below the New South Wales average. Very few people—just 0.7%—speak little or no English.

Christianity is the most common religion at 43.8%, while 34.7% of residents report no religion, a figure that is well below the national average.

This is a highly qualified community where 53.5% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure. School completion is also very high, with 81.9% of residents finishing Year 12.

Wealth is very high here, with nearly half of all households earning $3,000 or more a week. Typical weekly family incomes are far above the state average at $4,620.

Residents generally report better health than most areas, with lower rates of mental health conditions (5.2%) and fewer people needing help with daily activities.

Volunteer rates are well above the national average at 19.1%. However, far fewer people provide unpaid childcare or housework compared to most other areas.

There are 12 First Nations people in the area. Their typical personal income of $1,149 is far above the state and national figures.

Homes are smaller than usual, with only 1.9 people per household. A large number of people live alone (38.2%), which is far above the national average.

Apartments dominate the landscape, making up 87.1% of homes. Rent is very high, with a typical weekly cost of $825, and monthly mortgage payments are far above the state average at $3,900.

Working from home is very common, with 57.8% of the workforce doing so. While 12.3% of homes have no car—well above the national figure—the area is just a 7-minute drive from the city.

The community is quite mobile, with 45.3% of people moving in the last five years. This is well above the national average.

Full-time employment is much higher than most areas at 65%. Most residents work in professional, technical, or financial roles.

Described as a walker's paradise, every single home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, and schools. This high walkability is despite a steep average terrain slope of 16.8%.