Kogarah Bay

The typical resident is 44, making the area noticeably older than both New South Wales and Australia. It is a community dominated by married couples, though people in de facto relationships are much less common here than in most other areas.

Overseas birth rates are among the highest at this level, sitting well above the national figure. Greek, English, and Chinese ancestries are the most prominent groups in the area.

Language diversity is very high, with 45.8% of people using a language other than English at home, which is far above the figures for the state and nation. Greek is the most common non-English language spoken.

Religious affiliation is high here, with 68.4% of residents identifying as Christian. This is reflected in the number of people with no religion, which is far below the national average.

Residents are well-qualified, with 30.1% holding a bachelor degree or higher. This level of education is much higher than in most similar areas and is consistent with a high number of people who completed Year 12.

Household incomes are among the highest at this level, with 40.6% of homes earning $3,000 or more a week. This is far above the national average, and typical family incomes are well above the usual figure for the state.

While 6% of people need help with daily activities, the community generally enjoys good health. The rates of long-term health conditions and mental health issues are both much lower than in most other areas.

Unpaid care for children and other people is common, though volunteering rates are much lower than in most similar areas. Only 1.3% of residents have served in the Defence Force.

The First Nations population is small, totalling 14 people. While their typical personal income is much lower than in most areas, their household income is among the highest for this group.

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.1 people per household. This is higher than the state and national figures, and far more people live in couples with children than live alone.

The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses, with 91.7% having three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is strong, as 46.5% of homes are owned outright, far above the national average.

Working from home is very common, with 40.7% of the workforce doing so, which is far above the national figure. The area is well-served by public transport, with a very high number of bus stops per 1,000 people.

The community is relatively stable, with far fewer people moving house in the last five years compared to the state or national averages. Recent arrivals from overseas are also much lower than in other areas.

Most working residents are in professional or managerial roles, with health care and retail being the main industries. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, which is a little below the national figure.

Kogarah Bay is very walkable, with every single home within a 15-minute walk of a school, a park, and public transport. Almost all residents can also reach groceries and health services on foot within 15 minutes.