Hurlstone Park

The typical resident is 42, making the area noticeably older than the state and national figures. While children under 15 are well below the national average at 15.2%, there is a higher-than-usual proportion of people in de facto relationships.

Birthplace diversity is very high here, with 37.1% of people born overseas, a figure well above the national average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries, followed by Greek and Scottish.

Language diversity is far above the national average, with 37.4% of residents using a language other than English at home. Consequently, the proportion of people who speak little or no English is also well above the state and national figures.

About 41.3% of residents report having no religion, which is well above the state average. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 47.1%.

The area is far more qualified than most, with 39.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This academic strength is mirrored in school completion, as 72.2% of residents finished Year 12, far above the national figure.

Earnings are much higher than in most similar areas; the typical weekly family income is $2,573. Nearly 20% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, which is well above the national average.

About 28.2% of people live with a long-term health condition, which is about the same as the national figure. There is a higher-than-usual rate of mental health conditions at 9.3%.

Unpaid care for children is well below the national average, consistent with the lower number of children in the area. Volunteer rates are also much lower than in most similar areas.

First Nations residents in the area are far older than the national typical age and have much higher typical personal incomes. Notably, the unemployment rate for this group is 0.0%, far below the national figure.

Family sizes are about the same as the state average, with 2.5 people per home. Couples with children make up the largest group at 57.1%, while a quarter of residents live alone.

Homes here are generally smaller and less likely to be detached houses than in other areas. Rent is a little above the national average at $460 a week, and typical monthly mortgage payments are among the highest at $2,600.

Working from home is far more common here than across Australia, with 53.6% of the workforce doing so. The area is very well connected, with a short 14-minute drive to the city and high public transport use.

About 35.4% of residents moved house in the last five years, which is higher than most areas. However, the flow of recent arrivals from overseas is well below the state and national figures.

Job roles are dominated by professionals (38.1%) and managers (16.6%). The unemployment rate is 3.9%, which is a little below the national figure.

Described as a walker's paradise, 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, and schools. It is far more walkable than most of New South Wales.