Freshwater

The community is younger than most areas, with a typical resident aged 37 and far fewer seniors than the state average. There is a high proportion of people in de facto relationships, at 17.9%, which is well above the national figure.

People born overseas make up 29.6% of the population, a figure slightly above the national average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries reported by residents.

While 12.4% of people use a language other than English at home, this is far below the New South Wales average of 26.6%. Only 1% of the community speaks little or no English.

More than half of the population (51.1%) report having no religion, a figure far above both the state and national averages. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 42.5%.

This is a highly qualified area, with 45.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 79% completing Year 12, both of which are far above national figures.

Incomes are among the highest in the region, with typical weekly family earnings of $3,390. Nearly 30% of individuals earn $2,000 or more per week, which is far above the national figure.

Residents are in good health, with only 19.7% reporting a long-term health condition and 2.1% needing help with daily activities, both of which are well below the state average.

A higher than average 29.5% of people provide unpaid childcare. While 18% of the population volunteer—well above the national figure—few residents serve in the Defence Force.

The First Nations community here is small, but it is far more affluent than the national average. First Nations residents have a 0% unemployment rate and 80% completed Year 12.

Most households are couples with children (61.5%) or couples without children (28.7%). There are fewer one-parent families here than in most other areas.

Housing is expensive and often compact, with 53.1% of people living in flats or apartments. Typical weekly rents are $600 and monthly mortgage payments are $3,055, both far above the national average.

The area is highly connected, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Nearly half of the workforce (48.7%) works from home, far above the national figure of 21%.

The population is quite mobile, with 45.6% of residents having moved house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 14.3% of the community.

Jobs are concentrated in professional and technical roles. The area has a very strong employment rate, with 72.5% of adults working or looking for work, far above the state average.

Freshwater is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.5. Every home in the suburb is within a 15-minute walk of parks, health services, and groceries.