Hornsby

The typical resident is 38, which is much lower than in most similar areas. While the population is among the largest at this level, there are fewer seniors and people in de facto relationships compared to the state average.

Born overseas accounts for 52% of the population, a figure far above the 27.7% national average. The most common ancestries are Chinese, English, and Australian.

Consistent with its high overseas birth rate, 50.7% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is far above the national figure. Mandarin is the most common non-English language.

About 39.2% of people report no religion, which is about the same as the Australian average but well above the New South Wales figure.

Hornsby is exceptionally well-qualified, with 45.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher compared to 26.3% nationally. Year 12 completion is also far above the state and national averages.

Typical weekly household incomes are $1,952, which is higher than in most similar areas. Weekly personal incomes are also a little above the national figure of $805.

Residents are generally healthier than those in other areas, with the rate of long-term health conditions well below both the state and national figures.

A higher than average 27.8% of people provide unpaid care for children. However, volunteering and the number of people providing other types of unpaid care are much lower than in most similar areas.

First Nations people in the area are noticeably older than the national typical age of 24. They also have a much higher Year 12 completion rate of 62.9% compared to the national figure of 37%.

About 61% of families are couples with children, while 26.5% of people live alone, which is slightly higher than the state average.

Housing is dominated by flats or apartments, and renting is far more common here than in the rest of the state. Homes tend to be smaller, with very few having three or more bedrooms.

Public transport use and working from home are both far above national levels. About 15.8% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well above the national figure of 7.4%.

The area is highly mobile, with 46.6% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas also make up a much higher proportion of the population than in most other areas.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas. The most common industries for local workers are health care, professional services, and education.

Described as a walker's paradise, nearly all homes are within a 15-minute walk of public transport, parks, groceries, and health services.