Lindfield

The community is largely composed of families, with children under 15 making up 20% of the population, which is a little above the national figure. The typical resident is 40, and there are far fewer people in de facto relationships compared to most other areas.

Born overseas, 43.7% of residents come from other countries, a figure far above the national average. Chinese, English, and Australian are the most common ancestries.

Language diversity is high, with 38.4% of people using a language other than English at home, far above the New South Wales average. Mandarin and Cantonese are the most common non-English languages.

A large portion of the community reports no religion (45.2%), which is well above the national figure. Christianity remains the next most common affiliation at 41.1%.

Education levels are exceptionally high, with 86.4% of residents completing Year 12, far above the state and national figures. This is consistent with the very high proportion of residents holding university degrees.

The area is very affluent, with a typical family income of $3,347 per week, well above the New South Wales figure. Nearly half of all households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

Residents enjoy better health than most, with long-term health conditions affecting 21.5% of people, which is well below the national average. Mental health conditions are also much lower than in most areas.

Family care is a priority here, as 31.5% of people provide unpaid childcare, well above the national average. Twenty per cent of the population also spend time volunteering.

The First Nations population is small, but those present have a very high Year 12 completion rate of 100% and personal incomes much higher than most other areas.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household. Most families consist of couples with children (67.6%), and far fewer people live alone compared to the state average.

Rental costs are high, with a typical weekly rent of $600, far above the national figure. While 52.1% of homes are separate houses, there is a high proportion of flats and apartments (44.3%).

Working from home is very common here, with 55.2% of the workforce doing so, far above the national average. The area is well-connected, with 59 public transport stops and a short drive time to the city.

The population is quite mobile, as 42.2% of residents moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas also make up a significant 13.6% of the community.

Professional and technical roles are the most common, and 61.4% of the population is employed full-time, which is higher than most areas.

Described as a walker's paradise, 92.5% of homes have a 15-minute-city walkshed. Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of parks, schools, and public transport.