Neutral Bay

The community is largely made up of young adults, with 40.2% aged between 25 and 44. It is a place where de facto relationships are much more common than in other areas, and children under 15 make up a smaller share of the population than the state average.

This is a highly international area where 37.6% of people were born overseas, a figure well above the national average. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, Irish, and Scottish.

While English is the main language for 74.6% of residents, about 21.1% use another language at home. This diversity is high compared to similar areas, though the number of people speaking little or no English is still lower than the state average.

Residents are far more likely to have no religion than the typical Australian, with 46.7% reporting no affiliation. Christianity is the next most common, at 40.1%.

The area is exceptionally well-qualified, with 56.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher—far above the national figure. This high level of education is reflected in the local schools, which have some of the highest advantage scores in the region.

Incomes are among the highest in the country, with a typical personal weekly income of $1,552. About 40.7% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far above the New South Wales average.

The community is in good health; the proportion of people needing help with daily activities is 2.2%, which is much lower than most other areas. Long-term health conditions are also reported less often than in the wider state.

Unpaid care for children and housework is less common here than in most other areas. However, 15.5% of people volunteer, which is a little above the national average.

There are 48 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. This group is noticeably older than the state average and has a much higher typical personal income of $1,187.

Small households are the norm, with 39.7% of people living alone—far more than the national figure. Consequently, the typical home has only 2.0 people, which is well below the state average.

Apartments dominate the landscape, making up 80.2% of homes. Renting is very common at 52.4%, and the typical weekly rent of $550 is among the highest at this level.

The area is a hub for flexible work, with 58.7% of people working from home. Public transport is highly accessible, and 17.2% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well above the national figure.

The population is quite mobile, with 55.5% having moved in the last five years. This is far above the state average and is consistent with the high number of recent overseas arrivals (17.9%).

Employment is very strong, with 71.9% of adults working or looking for work. Most residents are employed full-time, often in professional, technical, or financial roles.

Neutral Bay is a walker's paradise with a score of 9.0. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, parks, and schools.