Glebe

Glebe is a relatively young area with far fewer children than the national figure. It has a high number of people in de facto relationships, and more than half of the residents have never married.

The community is very diverse, with 35.8% of people born overseas, a figure well above the national average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

A quarter of residents use a language other than English at home, which is a little above the national figure. This is most common with Mandarin and Vietnamese speakers.

The area is far more secular than the rest of the state, with 52.7% of people reporting no religion. This is 20 percentage points higher than the New South Wales average.

Glebe is exceptionally well-qualified; nearly half of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far above the national figure of 26.3%. Year 12 completion is also very high at 75.1%.

Typical personal incomes are well above the national figure, and 22.1% of people earn $2,000 or more a week. This high earning power is reflected in the typical family income of $2,947 weekly.

Mental health conditions are reported at a much higher rate here than in most other areas, at 12.3%. This is well above the national figure of 8.8%.

Residents are less likely to provide unpaid childcare or housework than most other areas. However, volunteering is more common here than in the rest of the state.

First Nations people make up 3.3% of the population. This community is noticeably older than the state average, with a typical age of 28 and a higher rate of First Nations language speakers.

Single living is very common, with 42.5% of people living alone—far above the national average. Consequently, homes are small, with a typical size of just 2.0 people.

Renting is the norm for 61.4% of households, far above the state average. Most people live in townhouses or apartments, and very few live in separate houses.

Many residents do not own a car, and over half of the workforce works from home. The area is highly connected, with a typical 4-minute drive or short transit trip to the city.

The population is quite mobile, with 50.7% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals are also much more common here than across Australia.

The workforce is dominated by professionals, with 44.1% of residents in professional roles. Full-time employment is more common here than in the state or nation.

Glebe is a walker's paradise with a score of 9.5. Every home is within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a 15-minute walk of a park or school.