Edgecliff

The community is older than the national average, with 22.3% of people aged 65 and over, which is well above the Australian figure of 17.2%. There are very few children here, with those under 15 making up only 11.2% of the population.

Born overseas, 37.1% of residents come from outside Australia, a figure well above the national average of 27.7%. English is the most common ancestry at 33.8%, followed by Australian and Irish.

While 17.0% of people use a language other than English at home, this is well below the New South Wales figure of 26.6%. Very few residents speak little or no English, at just 0.9%.

A large proportion of the community identifies as having no religion, at 43.3%, which is well above the Australian average of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 39.2%.

This is an exceptionally well-qualified area where 56.9% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure of 26.3%. Most residents completed Year 12, standing at 84.6%.

Incomes are far above the national average, with a typical personal weekly income of $1,510. About 38.7% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is among the highest for similar areas.

Residents generally report good health, with 24.9% having a long-term health condition, which is a little below the national figure of 27.7%. Only 2.8% of people need help with daily activities.

Community participation is lower than in most areas, with only 8.1% providing unpaid care. However, 16.1% of people volunteer, which is well above the New South Wales figure of 13.0%.

There are 6 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. This small group has a typical personal income of $2,250, which is far above the national figure of $540.

Small households are the norm here, with 42.1% of people living alone—far above the national figure of 25.6%. Consequently, there are only 1.9 people per home on average.

Living in flats or apartments is very common, as 69.9% of homes are of this type. Renting is highly prevalent at 50.3%, and the typical weekly rent is $600, which is far above the national average.

The area is highly connected, with 27.0% of homes having no motor vehicle and 56.4% of the workforce working from home. Public transport use for commuting is well above the national figure.

The population is quite mobile, as 55.9% of people moved house in the last five years. This is far above the national figure of 40.7%.

Employment is high, with 66.4% of adults working or looking for work. Many are employed as professionals or managers, and 66.2% work in full-time roles.

Edgecliff is a walker's paradise with a score of 9.5. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, schools, parks, and public transport.