Greenwich

The area has a population of 5,469, with a typical age of 42, making it noticeably older than the state and national figures. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 20.7% of the community, which is well above the national average.

Overseas birth is common here, with 34.1% of people born abroad, a figure well above the national average. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, Irish, Scottish and Chinese.

While 19.2% of people use a language other than English at home, this is well below the state and national figures. English is the sole language for 77.2% of residents, while Mandarin is the most common other language.

A large proportion of the community reports no religion at 44.1%, which is far above the New South Wales figure. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 42.1%.

The community is exceptionally well-qualified, with 59.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher—far above the national figure. This high level of education is reflected in the fact that 85.9% of residents completed Year 12.

Incomes are among the highest in the region, with a typical family earning $4,034 a week, far above the national figure of $2,120. Nearly half of all households earn $3,000 or more each week.

Residents generally report better health than the national average, with only 24.5% having a long-term health condition. Those needing help with daily activities are also fewer than in most other areas.

Volunteering is more common here than in most areas, with 20.9% of people giving their time, well above the national figure of 14.1%.

There are 19 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. This group is far older than the national average, with a typical age of 47.

The area is mostly made up of couples with children (62.1%) or couples without children (29.3%). About 27.8% of people live alone, which is a little above the state average.

Housing is expensive, with typical weekly rents of $550 and monthly mortgage payments of $3,000, both of which are well above the national figures. Detached houses are less common here than in most areas, with 43.8% of residents living in flats or apartments.

The area is exceptionally well-connected, with a 2-minute walk to the nearest stop and 54.6% of the workforce working from home. This is far above the national figure of 21.0%.

The community is quite mobile, with 39.9% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 12.7% of the population, which is higher than in most similar areas.

Employment is high, with 66.5% of adults working or looking for work. Most people are employed as professionals or managers, with a strong presence in technical, health and finance industries.

The area is very walkable, with a score of 7.6, which is a little above the state average. Almost every home (99.5%) is within a 15-minute walk of essential city amenities.