Erskineville

The area is noticeably younger than the rest of the state, with a typical resident aged 34. It is also a place where people are far more likely to be in a de facto relationship than in other similar areas, while seniors make up only 5.5% of the population.

International influence is strong here, with 37.5% of people born overseas, which is well above the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish, Scottish and Chinese.

English is the main language for 76.6% of residents, though 19.7% use another language at home. This is much higher than most similar areas, despite being lower than the New South Wales average.

A huge majority of the community identifies as having no religion, at 67.1%. This is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

This is a highly qualified population, with 62.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national figure and is reflected in the local workforce, where many people work in professional and technical roles.

Earnings are exceptionally high, with 48% of households bringing in $3,000 or more a week. The typical personal weekly income of $1,704 is far above the national figure of $805.

Residents generally report good health, as the rate of people needing help with daily activities is much lower than most areas. However, 11% of people have a mental health condition, which is a little above the national average.

Local residents are much less likely to provide unpaid care or spend significant time on housework compared to most areas. This is consistent with the low number of children in the community.

There are 137 First Nations people in the area. This group is noticeably older than the state average, with a typical age of 31 and a high Year 12 completion rate of 66.1%.

Homes here are small, with a typical size of just 2 people. About 32.6% of people live alone, which is well above the national figure.

Renting is very common, with 53.3% of households renting and very few people owning their home outright. Apartments and townhouses dominate the landscape, with detached houses making up only 3.2% of dwellings.

The area is heavily geared toward working from home, which 64.2% of the workforce does. Many residents avoid owning a car, as 25.2% of homes have no motor vehicle.

The population is highly mobile, with 63.8% of people moving house in the last five years. This includes a high number of recent overseas arrivals at 19.8%.

A huge 81.6% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far above the national average. Full-time employment is also very high at 75.6%.

Described as a walker's paradise, every single home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, parks and schools.