Five Dock

The population is slightly older than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 41. About 17.8% of the community are children under 15, which is about the same as the state and national averages.

Many residents have roots in Italy, who make up 23.5% of the population. This helps explain why the proportion of people born overseas is well above the national figure at 33.5%.

A third of the community uses a language other than English at home, which is far above the national figure. Italian is the most common non-English language, spoken by 10.5% of residents.

Religious affiliation remains common here, as the 30.2% of people who report no religion is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

This is a highly qualified area where 37.1% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure. Schooling is also a priority, with 69.6% of residents completing Year 12, which is much higher than most other areas.

Incomes are very high, with the typical weekly household earning $2,328, well above the state and national figures. About 37.5% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is far above the national average.

Residents generally report fewer long-term health conditions than the national average. However, the proportion of people needing help with daily activities is higher than in most similar areas.

More people here provide unpaid care for children than in most other areas. Conversely, volunteering is much lower here than in most similar areas, at 11.9%.

The First Nations community is small but does well financially, with a typical personal income of $1,124, which is far above the national figure. Unemployment among this group is remarkably low at 0.0%.

Most homes are headed by couples with children, though 26.4% of people live alone, which is higher than most areas. The typical home holds 2.5 people.

Rentals are much more common here than elsewhere, and weekly rents are among the highest in the region at $570. Homes are generally smaller, with only 54.1% having three or more bedrooms, far below the national figure.

Working from home is very common, with 44.9% of the workforce doing so, far above the national figure. The area is exceptionally well-connected, with a very short walk to public transport.

The community is quite mobile, as 38.6% of people moved house in the last five years. However, recent arrivals from overseas are well below the state and national figures.

Employment is strong, with 61.8% of people working full-time, which is well above the national figure. Professionals and managers make up over half of all occupations.

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