Gladesville

The population is among the largest at this level, with a typical resident aged 39. The age structure is balanced, though it has a slightly smaller proportion of seniors than most similar areas.

Overseas birth is much more common here than in most areas, with 31.7% of people born abroad. This diversity is reflected in the ancestry, with English, Australian, Irish, Chinese, and Italian being the most common heritages.

Language diversity is high, as 26.0% of people use a language other than English at home, which is well above the national figure. Mandarin and Italian are the most common non-English languages spoken.

Over half of the population identifies as Christian, while 35.2% report no religion. This figure for those with no faith is lower than in most similar areas.

This is a highly qualified community, where 43.2% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far above the state and national figures. Year 12 completion is also very high at 75.6%.

Incomes are among the highest at this level, with the typical family earning $3,136 a week. This is well above the national figure, and 24.9% of individuals earn $2,000 or more weekly.

Residents are generally healthy, with a lower rate of long-term health conditions (24.2%) than the national average. Only 4.3% of people need help with daily activities.

Participation in unpaid work is around the middle for its level, with 14.3% of people volunteering. This is slightly above the state average.

There are 70 First Nations people in the area. This group is noticeably older than the state average and has very high Year 12 completion rates at 68.2%.

Living arrangements are varied, as 32.9% of people live alone, which is much higher than in most areas. Family households are common, with 61.6% being couples with children.

The housing mix is split almost evenly between flats and separate houses. Renting is much more common here than elsewhere, and typical monthly mortgage payments are very high at $2,800.

Working from home is very common at 48.7%, far above the national figure. The area is well connected, with a short 11-minute drive to the city and a high number of public transport stops.

The population is quite mobile, with 42.3% of residents moving in the last five years. This is a little above the state and national averages.

Employment levels are high, with 67.6% of adults working or looking for work. Many residents are professionals or managers, with 13.7% working in professional and technical roles.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.1. Nearly 97% of homes have a 15-minute-city walkshed, and almost every resident lives within a short walk of public transport, parks, and groceries.