East Lindfield

The community is noticeably older than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 43. Families are prominent here, as children under 15 make up 20.9% of the population, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

International roots are common, with 40% of people born overseas, a figure far above the national average. English and Chinese are the most frequent ancestries, each representing about 30% of the population.

Multiculturalism is evident in the home, where 33.6% of residents use a language other than English, far above the national figure. Mandarin and Cantonese are the most common non-English languages spoken.

Religious affiliation is split, with 45.3% identifying as Christian and 42.2% reporting no religion. This lack of religious affiliation is well above the national average.

East Lindfield is exceptionally well-qualified, with 54.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national figure, and 87% of residents have completed Year 12.

Household wealth is very high, with 51.6% of homes earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical family income of $3,898 is far above the New South Wales figure of $2,185.

Residents generally enjoy good health, with only 23.7% reporting a long-term health condition. This is well below the national figure of 27.7%.

Community engagement is strong, with 23.2% of people volunteering, which is far above the state average. This activity is often linked to family life, as 31.6% of people provide unpaid childcare.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is very small, and the typical person in this group is far older than the national figure at 54 years.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 3.1 people per household. Most are family units, as 74.7% of households consist of couples with children.

The area is dominated by large detached houses, 86.4% of which have three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is high, with 45% owning their homes outright, while renting is far less common than in the rest of the state.

Working from home is very common at 55.2%, far above the national figure. The suburb is well-connected, with almost every home within a 10-minute walk of public transport.

The population is relatively stable, with 29% moving in the last five years, which is far below the national trend. Recent overseas arrivals make up 7.8% of the community.

Professionals and managers make up the bulk of the workforce, with 42.1% in professional roles. About 58.4% of adults are currently working or looking for work.

The suburb is very walkable, with 99.5% of homes within a 15-minute walk of local amenities. Almost every resident can reach a park, school, or grocery store on foot within 15 minutes.