Narrabeen

The community is far older than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 48 and children under 15 making up only 12%. This age profile helps explain why there is such a high proportion of people aged 65 and over.

English and Australian ancestries are the most common, and while 24.6% of people were born overseas, this is well below the New South Wales and national figures.

English is the main language for 84.3% of residents. While 10.6% use another language at home, which is higher than in many similar areas, it is far below the state average.

About 39.6% of residents have no religion, which is about the same as the national figure but well above the New South Wales average.

This is a highly qualified area where 29.4% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, a figure well above the national average. Most residents completed Year 12, and the area's schools are larger and more advantaged than most.

Incomes are high here; the typical personal weekly income is $1,025, which is well above the national figure. A quarter of households earn $3,000 or more per week, and 17.7% of individuals earn over $2,000 weekly.

Health needs are more common here than in most areas, with 33.1% of people having a long-term health condition. This is consistent with the older population, as 9.6% of residents need help with daily activities.

Volunteer rates are a little above the national figure. However, fewer people provide unpaid care or do housework compared to most other areas.

First Nations residents in Narrabeen are far older than the national typical age, at 34 years. They also have much higher personal and household incomes and a very low unemployment rate of 0.0%.

Homes are smaller than usual, with only 2.0 people per home. This is linked to a high number of people living alone, who make up 38.5% of households.

Apartments dominate the landscape, making up 64.7% of homes. Rent is very high, with a typical weekly rent of $565, and typical monthly mortgage payments are among the highest at $2,600.

Working from home is very common here, accounting for 39.3% of the workforce. While public transport use is higher than in most areas, the transit time to the city is among the highest at 84 minutes.

The area has seen significant movement, with 48.6% of people moving in the last five years, which is well above the national figure.

Professional and managerial roles are common, and the unemployment rate is 3.2%, which is a little below the national figure.

The area is very walkable, with a score of 7.9. Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, schools, and public transport.