Dulwich Hill

The area is younger than most, with a typical resident aged 38. It is also a place where people are much more likely to be in a de facto relationship compared to the state and national figures.

Dulwich Hill is very diverse, with 32.1% of people born overseas, a figure well above the national average. English is the most common ancestry, followed by Australian and Irish.

Language diversity is high, as 27.8% of residents use a language other than English at home. This is well above the national figure, though only 5.4% speak little or no English.

A large portion of the community has no religion, at 48.5%. This is far above the New South Wales figure and well above the national average.

Education levels are exceptionally high, with 44.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far exceeding the national figure of 26.3%. Year 12 completion is also far above the state average.

Typical incomes are much higher than in most areas; the typical personal weekly income is $1,157, which is well above the national figure of $805.

Mental health conditions are reported at 11.8%, which is well above both state and national figures. About 28.8% of people have a long-term health condition.

Local residents are less likely to provide unpaid care or do significant unpaid housework compared to most areas. However, the volunteer rate is slightly above the state average.

First Nations residents here have a much higher rate of Year 12 completion than the state average. The typical age for this group is also noticeably older than in the rest of Australia.

People are much more likely to live alone here than in most other areas, with 34.4% of households consisting of one person.

Renting is very common, with 46.1% of households renting—far above the national figure. Most people live in flats or apartments, and typical weekly rents are well above the national average.

Working from home is incredibly common at 51.7%, far above the national figure. This helps explain why 17.3% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well above the state average.

The community is quite mobile, with 45% of people moving house in the last five years, a figure well above the national average.

The area has a strong professional workforce, with 67.5% of adults working or looking for work, much higher than most other areas.

Dulwich Hill is a walker's paradise, with a walkability score of 9.0. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, parks, and public transport.