Mortlake

The area is noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical age of 35 and far fewer seniors and children than most areas. About 17.9% of residents are in de facto relationships, which is well above the national figure.

Mortlake is home to a diverse population, with 37.2% born overseas, a figure well above the Australian average. English, Australian, and Chinese are the most common ancestries reported.

A high proportion of residents speak another language at home, at 37.3%, which is far above the national figure. Mandarin is the most common non-English language spoken.

Half of the population identifies as Christian, while 33.2% have no religion, which is about the same as the New South Wales average.

Education levels are very high, with 42.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average. This is consistent with a high rate of Year 12 completion at 78.7%.

Earnings are very high here; 24.3% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, far above the national figure. Typical weekly family income is $2,886, which is well above the state average.

Residents are generally healthy, with only 19.8% having a long-term health condition, which is well below the national average. The rate of mental health conditions is also much lower than most areas.

Participation in unpaid care and volunteering is much lower than in most areas. Only 10.1% of residents volunteer, which is well below the national figure.

The First Nations community is small, with a typical age of 46, which is far older than the national figure. Personal income for this group is a little above the state average.

Homes are smaller than usual, with a typical size of 2.1 people. About 29% of people live alone, which is well above the national average.

The area is dominated by renters (58.8%) and apartments, with very few detached houses. Typical weekly rent is $560, and monthly mortgage payments are far above the national figure.

Working from home is very common at 43.7%, far above the national average. The area is very convenient for commuters, with a short 16-minute drive to the city.

The community is highly mobile, with 67.8% of people moving in the last five years, a figure far above the national average.

Mortlake has a strong workforce, with 74.6% of adults working or looking for work, far above the state average. Most residents work in professional, managerial, or health care roles.

The area is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries and public transport. However, there are no health services within a 15-minute walk.