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Liberty Grove
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A highly affluent and diverse pocket of Sydney, Liberty Grove stands out for its exceptionally high levels of education and income. It is a young community where the typical resident is 37, and over half the population was born overseas. This blend of international backgrounds and professional success is reflected in the area's high typical household income of $2,663 per week. Most residents live in apartments and enjoy an extremely walkable neighbourhood close to the city.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
22 schools within reach make Liberty Grove convenient for families.
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The area is notably young, with a typical age of 37 and a higher proportion of children under 15 compared to most similar areas. Seniors aged 65 and over are much less common here than in the rest of the state.
Over half the population (55.3%) was born overseas, a figure far above the national average. Chinese and Indian ancestries are the most prominent, following Australian and English heritage.
Language diversity is very high, with 57.6% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the national figure, and 8.9% of residents speak little or no English.
About 42.8% of residents identify as Christian, while 31.7% have no religion, which is slightly lower than the state average.
Education levels are exceptionally high, with 52.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 84.6% completing Year 12, both figures far exceeding the national average.
The community is very wealthy, with a typical family income of $2,867 per week. This is well above the state and national figures, and 24% of people earn over $2,000 weekly.
Residents are generally healthy, with long-term health conditions and mental health conditions being much less common here than in most other areas.
A high proportion of people (32.2%) provide unpaid childcare, which is well above the national average. However, volunteering is much lower than in most similar areas.
There are 6 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. Their typical personal income of $900 is far above the national figure.
Families with children are common, making up 67.6% of households, while people living alone are much less common than in other areas.
Apartments and townhouses dominate the landscape, as detached houses are very rare. Rent is high, with a typical weekly cost of $600, and typical monthly mortgage payments are $2,261.
Working from home is very common here, with 51.4% of the workforce doing so, which is far above the national average. Most residents live within a 10-minute walk of public transport.
The population is quite mobile, with 45.9% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 13.5% of the community.
The workforce is highly active, with 68.7% of adults working or looking for work. Professionals and managers make up the bulk of the local jobs.
This is a walker's paradise with a walkability score of 8.2. Every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, a school, and groceries.
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