North Balgowlah

Families with children are very common here, with those under 15 making up 28.3% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 18.2%. In contrast, seniors aged 65 and over make up only 11.5%, well below the national average.

Nearly 30% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than most similar areas. English is the most common ancestry at 47%, followed by Australian at 35.5%.

While the area has a high proportion of overseas-born residents, English is the primary language for 88.3% of the community. Only 9.9% use another language at home, which is far below the state and national averages.

A large number of residents report no religion at 44.7%, a figure well above the national average of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 49.7%.

This is an exceptionally well-qualified community, with 46.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national figure of 26.3%, and 82.9% of residents have completed Year 12.

Household wealth is very high, with a typical weekly family income of $4,569, which is far above the national figure of $2,120. About a third of all individuals earn $2,000 or more per week.

Residents enjoy better health than most, with only 19% reporting a long-term health condition, well below the national average of 27.7%. Only 1.9% need help with daily activities.

Reflecting the high number of children in the area, 43.2% of people provide unpaid childcare, far above the national figure of 26.3%. Volunteering is also common, with 21.6% of people pitching in.

There are 19 First Nations people in the area. Their typical personal income is $899, which is far above the national figure of $540.

The area is dominated by couples with children, who make up 78.6% of families. Because of this, homes are larger than usual, with an average of 3.3 people per household.

Most people live in detached houses, and 89% of homes have three or more bedrooms. This comes with high costs, as the typical monthly mortgage payment is $4,005, far above the state average.

Working from home is very common here, with 56.4% of the workforce doing so—far above the national figure of 21%. While most homes have two or more cars, 100% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport.

The community is relatively stable, with 31.2% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work at 70.4%, well above the national figure of 61.1%. Many residents are professionals or managers, often working in technical, financial, or health fields.

The area is very walkable for parks, schools, and transport, with 100% of homes near parks and transit. However, it is less convenient for daily needs, as only 42.5% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries.