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Dover Heights
1 km²
A high proportion of residents hold university degrees in Dover Heights, making it one of the most qualified areas in the region. It is a wealthy, family-oriented community where nearly half the population identifies as Jewish. The area is distinct for its very high household incomes and a strong tendency toward home ownership. These features combine to create an affluent residential pocket with a high number of professional workers.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
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Families with children are common here, as those under 15 make up 20.3% of the population, which is a little above the national figure. The typical resident is 41, making the community noticeably older than the Australian average.
Many residents were born overseas, with 41.3% born abroad—a figure far above the national average. South Africa is a primary country of birth for 14.3% of the population.
While 20.4% of people use a language other than English at home, this is still well below the New South Wales average. Most residents speak only English.
The community has a very strong religious identity, with 49.9% identifying as Jewish. Consequently, the 19.6% who report no religion is far below the national figure.
Education levels are exceptionally high, with 51.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national average, and 87.6% of residents have completed Year 12.
Incomes are among the highest in the country, with a typical family earning $4,572 a week. Over half of all households earn $3,000 or more weekly, far exceeding state and national figures.
Residents generally report good health; only 19.4% have a long-term health condition, which is well below the national average. Similarly, the rate of mental health conditions is much lower than in most areas.
The community is active, with 22.3% of people volunteering—well above the national average. There is also a high rate of unpaid childcare, with 31.0% of people caring for children.
There are 10 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. First Nations households here earn far more than the state and national averages.
Homes tend to be larger, with 3.0 people per home, which is much higher than most areas. Most households are couples with children, and very few people live alone.
Housing is expensive, with typical weekly rents at $798 and monthly mortgage payments at $4,333. Large homes are the norm, as 80.3% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms.
Working from home is very common, with 51.9% of people doing so—far above the national figure. The area is well-served by buses, and most homes are very close to public transport.
The area is relatively stable, though 34.5% of residents have moved in the last five years. This is well below the national average of 40.7%.
The workforce is dominated by professionals and managers, with 42.1% of workers in professional roles. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, which is a little below the national figure.
The neighborhood is very walkable, with every home within a 15-minute walk of a park and a school. This high accessibility is consistent with the high number of walkable amenities available per resident.