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Darlinghurst
1 km²
Typical personal incomes in Darlinghurst are far above the national figure, reflecting a wealthy, professional inner-city population. The area is a hub for young adults, with over half the population aged between 25 and 44 and very few children. This creates a distinct community of high-earning singles and couples who mostly live in apartments and work in professional roles. Many residents are born overseas or have moved here recently, contributing to a highly educated and mobile population.
Darlinghurst's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
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The area is much younger than most, with a typical age of 37 and a very small number of children under 15. De facto relationships are far more common here than in the rest of the state, while seniors make up a much smaller proportion of the population.
Born overseas, 40.4% of residents come from other countries, which is far above the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish and Scottish.
About 20.7% of people use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than most similar areas. However, this is still a little below the state and national figures.
A huge majority of residents—55.7%—report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average.
This is a highly qualified community where 56.3% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure of 26.3%. Year 12 completion is also among the highest at this level.
Earnings are very high here, with a typical personal weekly income of $1,535, far above the national figure. About 38.9% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is far above the state average.
Residents generally have fewer long-term health conditions and less need for daily help than most areas. However, the rate of mental health conditions is a little above the state average.
Unpaid care for children and housework are far below the national figures, consistent with the very low number of children in the area. Volunteering is a little above the state average.
The First Nations community here is smaller than in most areas, but they have a much higher typical personal income and Year 12 completion rate than the national average.
Living alone is very common, with 51.7% of people in single-person homes—far above the national figure. This explains why the typical home holds only 1.7 people.
Renters make up 61.9% of the area, far above the state average, and most live in flats or apartments. Typical weekly rents and mortgage payments are both well above the national figure.
With 45.8% of homes having no car, this is one of the most car-free areas in the country. Over half the workforce works from home, and public transport use is well above the national average.
The population is highly mobile, with 59.4% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are also well above the national average.
Employment is very high, with 72.8% of adults working or looking for work. Most are employed full-time in professional, technical, or managerial roles.
Described as a walker's paradise, every single home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, and public transport.