Fairlight

The typical resident is 39, and the area has a notably high proportion of people in de facto relationships compared to other similar areas.

Born overseas, 32.7% of residents come from abroad, which is well above the national figure of 27.7%. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

While 10.4% of people use a language other than English at home—much higher than most similar areas—this is still far below the state and national averages.

A majority of the community does not follow a religion, with 51.6% reporting no religious affiliation, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%.

Fairlight is among the most qualified areas at this level, with 52.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 82.7% completing Year 12.

The community is very wealthy; typical weekly household income is $3,251, which is far above the national figure of $1,746.

Residents are in good health, with long-term health conditions and the need for daily activity help both being much lower than in most areas.

Volunteering is common here, with 19.7% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure of 14.1%.

There are 23 First Nations people in the area, with a typical personal income of $1,312, which is far above the national figure.

Family life is common, with 60.3% of households being couples with children, though one-parent families are less common than in most areas.

The housing market is expensive, with typical weekly rents at $720 and typical monthly mortgage payments at $3,467. Half of the homes are flats or apartments, and separate houses are far less common than across Australia.

The area is highly connected, with 56.9% of people working from home—far above the national figure—and most homes within a one-minute walk of a stop.

Fairlight is a dynamic place where 47.5% of people moved in the last five years and 17.8% recently arrived from overseas.

Employment is strong, with 70.1% of adults working or looking for work, and many residents employed in professional and technical roles.

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