Drummoyne

The typical resident is 42, making the area noticeably older than the national figure. While there are fewer children than in most areas, about 19% of the population are seniors, and there is a higher rate of people in de facto relationships compared to other similar areas.

People born overseas make up 28.8% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries, though there is also a significant Italian presence.

About 21.7% of residents use a language other than English at home, a figure much higher than in most similar areas. Italian, Greek, and Mandarin are the most common non-English languages spoken.

Christianity is the most common affiliation at 53.7%. Those with no religion make up 35.3% of the community, which is a little above the state figure but well below the national average.

This is a highly educated community, with 46% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher—far above the national figure. High school completion is also among the highest at this level, with 75.6% finishing Year 12.

Incomes are among the highest at this level, with typical weekly household earnings of $2,776, well above the state and national figures. Nearly 46% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most similar areas. Rates of long-term health conditions (24.3%) and mental health conditions (6.4%) are both lower than the state and national averages.

Unpaid care for children is around the middle for its level at 24.8%. Volunteering is a little above the state and national figures, though the proportion of people providing general unpaid care is lower than in most similar areas.

There are 55 First Nations people in the area. This group is far older than the state and national average, and they have much higher typical personal incomes and Year 12 completion rates than most similar areas.

Homes are smaller than average, with only 2.3 people per household. This is consistent with a higher than usual number of people living alone, who make up 28.7% of the population.

Apartments are the dominant housing type, making up 57.1% of homes. Renting is much more common here than in most similar areas, and typical weekly rents ($600) and mortgage payments ($3,200) are among the highest at this level.

A huge 52.3% of the workforce works from home, far above the national figure. The area is very well connected, with a short 8-minute drive to the city and a high number of public transport stops and routes.

The community is quite mobile, with 42.6% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 10% of the population, which is higher than in most similar areas.

Employment is strong, with 64.6% of people working full-time, well above the state and national figures. Most residents work in professional, managerial, or technical roles.

Described as a walker's paradise, the area has a walkability score of 8.6, far above the state average. Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, and public transport.