Meadowbank

The typical resident is just 34, making the area noticeably younger than the state and national figures. It is a community of mostly young adults, with children under 15 and seniors both well below the national average.

Overseas birthplaces are very common here, with 59.1% of people born outside Australia, far above the national figure. Chinese, English, and Australian are the most common ancestries.

Language diversity is very high, as 57.7% of residents use a language other than English at home. This is far above the national figure, and 8.8% of people speak little or no English.

About 41.4% of people report no religion, which is well above the New South Wales figure. Other significant groups include Christians at 35.6% and Hindus at 8.1%.

This is a highly educated area where 58.3% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average. Most residents completed Year 12, and many hold postgraduate qualifications.

Typical personal incomes are among the highest at this level, with weekly pay well above the national figure. About 19.5% of people earn $2,000 or more each week.

Residents enjoy good health, as those needing help with daily activities (2.3%) and those with long-term health conditions (17.5%) are both far below national levels.

Community participation is much lower than in most areas, with fewer people volunteering or providing unpaid care and housework compared to state averages.

First Nations residents are few in number, though their typical personal income is far above the national figure and they are far older than the national average.

Living arrangements are distinct, with 37% of people living alone, far above the national figure. Small households are the norm, and the typical home has only 2.0 people.

The area is almost entirely apartments, with 96.8% of homes being flats. Renting is very common at 59.4%, while very few people own their homes outright.

Work-from-home rates are among the highest in the country at 51.9%. This high flexibility is paired with a strong use of public transport and a higher-than-average number of homes without a car.

The population is very mobile, with 66.9% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas also make up a much higher proportion than the national average.

Employment rates are much higher than average, with 73.9% of adults working or looking for work. Most residents work as professionals in technical, health, or financial roles.

This is a walker's paradise where 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of public transport, groceries, parks, and schools.