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Hunters Hill
4 km²
Typical family incomes in Hunters Hill are far above the national figure, making it one of the wealthiest areas in the region. This is a highly educated community where nearly half of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher. The neighbourhood is largely made up of established families and seniors, with a population that is noticeably older than the state average. Many residents work from home and enjoy a very walkable environment with easy access to parks and schools.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
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The community is older than most, with a typical resident aged 46 and 23.9% of the population aged 65 and over, which is well above the national figure.
English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries. About 27.3% of people were born overseas, a figure much higher than in most similar areas.
English is the main language for 74.2% of the population. While 18.2% of residents use another language at home, this is well below the New South Wales average.
Christianity is the most common faith at 58.5%. The proportion of people with no religion is 28.4%, which is far below the national figure.
Education levels are among the highest in the area; 44.5% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, far above the state average of 27.8%.
Incomes are very high, with the typical weekly family income of $4,583 far exceeding the national figure of $2,120. Over half of all households earn $3,000 or more per week.
Residents report fewer long-term health conditions than most areas, with only 23.3% having one, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%.
Volunteering is high, with 20.4% of people helping out, well above the state average. Around 27.3% of people also provide unpaid childcare.
There are 54 First Nations people in the area. While the unemployment rate for this group is much higher than most areas, Year 12 completion is far above the national average.
Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 2.8 people per dwelling. Most households are couples with children, making up 69.8% of families.
Rental properties are few, and 42% of homes are owned outright. However, those with mortgages face high costs, with typical monthly payments far above the state average.
Working from home is very common here, with 49.2% of people doing so, far above the national figure. Public transport is highly accessible, with every home within a 10-minute walk of a stop.
The population is relatively stable, as the 30.3% who moved in the last five years is far below the national figure.
The workforce is dominated by professionals and managers. About 56.3% of adults are working or looking for work, which is lower than most areas.
This is a very walkable area. Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park and a school, and 79.5% are close to groceries.
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