Dawes Point

This is an older community, with a typical age of 55 and 28.1% of residents aged 65 and over, which is far above the national figure. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 8.6%, well below the national average of 18.2%.

The area has a strong international character, with 41.8% of people born overseas, far above the 27.7% national figure. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries reported.

About 21.6% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is about the same as the national figure. Very few people, just 1.6%, speak little or no English.

A large number of residents identify as having no religion, at 47.8%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 42.6%.

The population is highly qualified, with 62.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure of 26.3%. Almost 88% of residents completed Year 12, and many hold postgraduate degrees.

Incomes are among the highest in the country, with 64.7% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical weekly household income of $4,708 is far above the national figure of $1,746.

Residents generally report good health, with only 22.9% having a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure. Only 1% of people need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is common here, with 22.3% of people volunteering, well above the national figure. However, much fewer people provide unpaid childcare compared to the rest of the country.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area, and the population is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

Homes are typically small, with just 2.1 people per household. More than half of all homes are occupied by couples without children.

Apartments and townhouses dominate the landscape, as only 2.4% of homes are separate houses. Rent is very high, with a typical weekly rent of $1,450, far above the national figure of $375.

The area is highly connected, with 61% of people working from home, far above the national figure. While 10.1% of homes have no car, the area has a very high number of public transport departures per 1,000 people.

The community is quite mobile, with 53.1% of people moving house in the last five years, far above the national figure of 40.7%. Recent arrivals from overseas also make up a significant 14.9% of the population.

The workforce is highly professional, with 39% of people working as professionals and 35.2% as managers. The unemployment rate is very low at 1.2%, well below the national figure of 5.1%.

Described as a walker's paradise, every single home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, parks, and schools. The walkability score of 9.1 is well above the state average.