# Millers Point

Suburb / Locality · Area profile

Located in: New South Wales › Greater Sydney › Sydney › 2000, NSW

Area: 0 km²

High incomes and expensive housing define Millers Point, where the typical household earns $3,160 a week. This is a professional and well-educated community that feels much older than the national average, with very few children living here. The area is almost entirely made up of apartments and townhouses, making it a highly urban pocket of Sydney. Its distinctive character comes from a mix of wealthy long-term residents and a large number of people who have moved here recently from overseas.

## Demographics & Identity

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%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 1,735 | -0.1% since 2011 |
| Median age | 43 yrs | -2.3% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 0.2% | -86.2% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 19.5% | +14.2% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 7.1% | +21.6% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 15.8% | +19.1% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Young adults (25–44) 34.8%, Older adults (45–64) 28.9%, Seniors (65+) 19.5%, Youth (15–24) 9.6%, Children (0–14) 7.1%

**Marital status** — Married 44.5%, Never married 40.2%, Divorced 10.1%, Widowed 3.1%, Separated 2.2%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 45.4% | +27.6% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 49.2%, England 6.9%, China 4.3%, New Zealand 3.3%, India 2.8%, South Africa 1.5%, Philippines 1.0%, Vietnam 1.0%, Italy 0.5%

**Ancestry** — English 30.7%, Australian 15.4%, Irish 15.2%, Chinese 10.9%, Scottish 8.7%, Italian 4.2%, Indian 4.1%, German 3.3%, Greek 1.4%, Vietnamese 1.4%, Filipino 1.3%, Dutch 0.9%

## Language

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 26.2% | +26.2% since 2011 |
| People who speak little or no English | 1.6% | -35.9% since 2016 |

**Language used at home** — English only 68.3%, Mandarin 5.3%, Cantonese 2.2%, Italian 0.8%, Tagalog 0.8%, Greek 0.7%, Hindi 0.7%, Vietnamese 0.6%, Arabic 0.3%, Punjabi 0.2%

## Religion

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

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 42.8% | +102.8% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — No religion 42.8%, Christianity 40.1%, Not stated 7.4%, Hinduism 2.9%, Buddhism 2.7%, Islam 1.6%, Other religions 1.3%, Judaism 1.1%

## Education & Qualifications

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 81.3% | +40.7% since 2011 |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 56.1% | +53.7% since 2011 |
| Schools per 1,000 children | 8.06 | — |
| Schools within 3 km | 45 | — |
| Average school size | 655 | — |
| Average school ICSEA | 1,165 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 81.3%, Year 10 7.0%, Year 11 3.1%, Year 9 or below 2.8%

**Highest qualification level** — Bachelor degree 42.5%, Postgraduate degree 23.5%, Advanced diploma / diploma 10.9%, Certificate III / IV 6.1%, Graduate diploma / certificate 4.0%, Certificate I / II 0.7%

**Field of qualification** — Management & commerce 34.3%, Society & culture 17.9%, Health 7.7%, Engineering & related 7.1%, Creative arts 4.0%, Information technology 3.8%, Architecture & building 3.6%, Natural & physical sciences 3.3%, Food, hospitality & personal services 3.3%, Education 3.0%, Agriculture & environment 0.8%

## Income

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $1,723 | +57.1% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $3,160 | +43.5% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $4,125 | +49.5% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 40.6% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 50.4% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $4,000 or more 38.7%, $1,500–$2,999 24.7%, $3,000–$3,999 11.7%, $650–$1,499 11.6%, Under $650 8.2%

**Personal income distribution** — $3,000 or more 25.9%, $1,500–$2,999 25.6%, $650–$1,499 22.0%, Under $650 20.2%

## Health & Disability

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%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 22.5% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 5.3% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 2.2% | -26.9% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Asthma 6.6%, Arthritis 6.1%, Other condition 5.5%, Mental health 5.3%, Heart disease 3.5%, Cancer 3.4%, Diabetes 3.1%, Stroke 0.7%, Lung condition 0.7%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 69.5%, One condition 16.5%, Two conditions 5.4%, Three or more 0.7%

## Community Participation

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 15.8% | +11.6% since 2011 |
| People providing unpaid care | 6.9% | -11.7% since 2011 |
| People caring for children unpaid | 13.5% | +8.8% since 2011 |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 3.1% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 14.1% | +20.6% since 2011 |

## First Nations

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 4 | — |
| First Nations median age | 59 yrs | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $749 | — |
| First Nations household income | $2,750 | — |

## Family & Households

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 1.9 | +5.6% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 6.1% | -61.4% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 39.8% | -8.8% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples without children 58.8%, Couples with children 33.5%, One-parent families 6.1%, Other families 1.3%

**Household size** — 2 people 43.3%, 1 person 39.8%, 3 people 9.4%, 4 people 6.1%, 5 people 0.8%

## Housing & Dwellings

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $800 | +38.6% since 2011 |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $3,900 | +8.3% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 1.00 | -16.7% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 60.4% | -3.8% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 24.9% | +34.4% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 1.2% | -90.9% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 29.4% | +21.0% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Rented 60.4%, Owned outright 24.9%, Owned with a mortgage 13.3%, Not stated 1.2%, Other tenure 1.0%

**Types of homes** — Flat or apartment 80.4%, Townhouse / semi-detached 18.8%, Separate house 1.2%, Other dwelling 0.4%

**Bedrooms per home** — 2 bedrooms 40.7%, 1 bedroom 25.5%, 3 bedrooms 24.2%, 4 bedrooms 4.8%, Studio / none 3.6%, 5 or more 0.4%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $750 or more 55.9%, $550–$749 26.3%, $350–$549 11.8%, $200–$349 3.2%, Under $200 2.8%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $3,000 or more 58.2%, $1,000–$1,799 15.5%, Under $1,000 14.5%, $1,800–$2,999 13.6%

## Transport & Vehicles

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 31.8% | -16.1% since 2011 |
| People working from home | 58.4% | +897.4% since 2011 |
| Commuting by public transport | 3.5% | -73.5% since 2011 |
| Public transport stops | 7 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 4.03 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 2,353.3 | — |
| Public transport routes | 4 | — |
| Walk to nearest stop (min) | 4 | — |
| Drive time to the city (min) | 4 | — |
| People reachable in 30 min by transit | 40,380 | — |
| People reachable in 45 min by transit | 509,433 | — |
| Transit time to the city (min) | 21 | — |

**How people get to work** — Worked at home 58.4%, Walked 13.7%, Car (driver) 10.5%, Train 2.3%, Car (passenger) 1.1%, Bus 0.9%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 1 vehicle 51.2%, No vehicle 31.8%, 2 vehicles 15.4%, 3 vehicles 1.8%

## Migration & Movement

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 60.8% | +34.0% since 2011 |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 23.6% | -22.0% since 2011 |

## Jobs & Industry

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 3.3% | -39.9% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 65.4% | +23.5% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 68.0% | -9.9% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Professional & technical 22.5%, Finance & insurance 17.9%, Health care & social assistance 8.3%, Retail trade 6.1%, Public administration & safety 4.8%, Construction 4.5%, Accommodation & food 3.6%, Wholesale trade 3.6%, Education & training 3.6%, Rental & real estate 3.3%, Arts & recreation 3.2%, Administrative & support 3.1%, Manufacturing 2.4%, Media & telecommunications 2.3%, Other services 2.3%, Transport & warehousing 1.7%, Mining 0.5%, Electricity, gas & water 0.4%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 0.3%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 41.7%, Managers 28.1%, Clerical & administrative 10.4%, Community & personal service 5.6%, Sales workers 5.3%, Technicians & trades 3.4%, Labourers 1.7%, Machinery operators & drivers 0.5%

## Walkability

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%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 9.6 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 8.0 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 100.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 100.0% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 100.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 100.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 100.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 100.0% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 21.9 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 780 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 39.5% | — |

## Schools serving Millers Point

45 schools, 28,167 students, average ICSEA 1,165.

By sector: Government 22, Independent 19, Catholic 4

By type: Secondary 19, Primary 18, Combined 8

Nearest 10 shown:

| School | Sector | Type | Distance | Students |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Fort Street Public School | Government | Primary | 0.1 km | 284 |
| Observatory Hill Environmental Education Centre | Government | Combined | 0.3 km | — |
| Conservatorium High School | Government | Secondary | 1.0 km | 156 |
| Nicholson Street Public School | Government | Primary | 1.1 km | 95 |
| Macquarie Grammar School | Independent | Secondary | 1.2 km | 84 |
| St Aloysius' College | Independent | Secondary | 1.5 km | 1,347 |
| St Andrew's Cathedral Gawura School | Independent | Primary | 1.5 km | 38 |
| St Andrew's Cathedral School | Independent | Combined | 1.6 km | 1,436 |
| St Mary's Cathedral College | Catholic | Combined | 1.6 km | 937 |
| Australian International High School | Independent | Secondary | 1.7 km | — |

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