Lavender Bay

The community is noticeably older than the national figure, with 22.3% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 are far less common here, making up only 7.5% of the population, which is much lower than most areas.

International backgrounds are common, with 35.7% of residents born overseas, a figure well above the state and national averages. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

About 19.7% of people use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than most similar areas, though this remains a little below the New South Wales average.

People with no religion make up 42.5% of the population, a figure well above the national average. Christianity is the most common affiliation at 43.9%.

The area is exceptionally well-qualified; 61.2% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far above the national figure. This is reflected in the high number of people with qualifications in management, commerce, and society.

Earnings are among the highest at this level, with 40.9% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical personal weekly income of $1,582 is far above the national figure.

Residents generally enjoy good health, as the rate of people needing help with daily activities (2.3%) is well below the state average. However, mental health conditions are a little more common here than in most areas.

Volunteering is high, with 24% of people helping out, far above the state average. Conversely, far fewer people provide unpaid childcare compared to most areas.

The First Nations population is very small, but those present have a typical personal income of $1,324, which is far above the national figure.

Small households are the norm, with 43% of people living alone, far above the national average. This is consistent with the fact that homes are small, with only 1.8 people per home on average.

Renting is very common, with 53.6% of households renting, far above the national figure. Most people live in flats or apartments, and typical weekly rents of $500 are among the highest at this level.

The area is highly connected, with 56.8% of people working from home, far above the national figure. Many residents live without a car; 26.2% of homes have no motor vehicle.

The population is quite mobile, as 52.9% of residents moved in the last five years, a rate far above the national average. Recent overseas arrivals make up 14.1% of the community.

Professional work is dominant, with 44% of residents in professional roles and 67.6% employed full-time, which is well above the national average.

The neighborhood is a walker's paradise with a score of 9.8, as 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of essential services, parks, and public transport.