Merewether

The typical resident is 39, making the area slightly older than the national average. While the population is among the largest for this level, it has a smaller proportion of seniors and children compared to most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, with 85% born locally. This means the proportion of people born overseas is far below the New South Wales and national figures.

English is the primary language for 91% of the community. While the use of other languages at home is higher than in similar areas, it remains far below the state and national averages.

A large proportion of the community reported having no religion, at 46.7%. This is well above the national figure and far above the state average.

The area is highly qualified, with 40.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, a figure far above the national average. This is consistent with a high percentage of residents who completed Year 12.

Wealth is common here, with typical weekly household incomes reaching $2,287, which is well above the national figure. About 35.3% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, much higher than most other areas.

The community is generally healthy, with a lower proportion of people needing help with daily activities than most other areas. Long-term health conditions are reported at about the same rate as the state and nation.

Community spirit is evident in the 18.5% of people who volunteer, which is well above the national figure. More people here provide unpaid care for children than in most similar areas.

The First Nations community here is among the largest at this level. Residents are noticeably older and have far higher Year 12 completion rates and incomes than the state and national averages.

Most homes are occupied by couples with children, though there are more people living alone than in most similar areas. One-parent families are well below the national average.

The rental market is active, with 33.3% of households renting, which is much higher than most areas. Typical monthly mortgage payments are also well above the national figure.

Public transport is highly accessible with many stops, though only 0.6% of people use it to commute. Working from home is much more common here than in most similar areas.

The area has seen significant movement, with 41.8% of people moving house in the last five years. This is a little above the national figure.

A high proportion of the population is working or looking for work, with 68.9% active in the labour market. Health care and social assistance are the most common industries for local workers.

The suburb is very walkable, with nearly all homes within a 15-minute walk of a park or school. Access to groceries and health services is also far above the state average.