Millers Point

The typical resident is 43, making the area noticeably older than both the state and the nation. It is a community with very few children, as only 7.1% are under 15, which is far below the national figure of 18.2%.

Born overseas, 45.4% of the population hail from other countries, a rate far above the Australian average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

About 26.2% of people use a language other than English at home, which is well above the national figure. Mandarin and Cantonese are the most common non-English languages spoken.

A large portion of the community identifies as having no religion, at 42.8%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

The area is highly qualified, with 56.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average of 26.3%. Most residents have completed Year 12, and many hold postgraduate degrees.

Incomes are among the highest in the country, with 50.4% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical personal weekly income of $1,723 is far above the national figure of $805.

Residents are generally healthier than average, with only 22.5% having a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%.

Unpaid care for children is much lower here than in most areas, which is consistent with the very small number of children living in the community.

The First Nations population is small, but the typical personal income of $749 is well above the national figure. The typical age for First Nations residents is 59, far older than the national average of 24.

Living alone is very common here, with 39.8% of people in single-person homes, far above the national figure of 25.6%. Most families are couples without children.

The area is dominated by apartments, and renters make up a huge 60.4% of households, far above the national average. Typical weekly rents are $800, which is far above the national figure of $375.

Working from home is very common for 58.4% of the workforce, far above the national figure of 21.0%. Because of this and the central location, 31.8% of homes have no motor vehicle.

The population is highly mobile, with 60.8% of residents moving in the last five years, far above the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals make up 23.6% of the community.

Employment is high, with 68.0% of people working full-time, far above the national average. Most residents work in professional or technical roles, often in finance and insurance.

Described as a walker's paradise, 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, and parks. This high level of access is paired with a very steep mean terrain slope of 39.5%.