North Manly

The area is notably young, with 22.6% of people being children under 15, which is well above the national figure. Conversely, the proportion of seniors aged 65 and over is well below the state and national averages.

People born overseas make up 30.3% of the population, a figure much higher than most similar areas and slightly above the national average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 80.2% of residents. While 16.0% of people use another language at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas, this is still far below the New South Wales average.

A large portion of the community identifies as having no religion at 43.8%, a figure far above the state average. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 47.3%.

North Manly is highly qualified, with 38.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure. This is consistent with the high percentage of residents who completed Year 12.

Earnings are among the highest at this level, with a typical family income of $3,529 a week, far above the state average. About 25.2% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly.

Residents enjoy better health than most areas, with long-term health conditions affecting 20.9% of people, which is well below the national average. Only 3.8% of people need help with daily activities.

Childcare is a major focus here, with 35.3% of people caring for children unpaid, far above the state average. Volunteering is also more common than in the state and nation.

There are 23 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. First Nations households earn much more than those in most other areas, with a typical weekly income of $2,874.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.1 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 72.2% of families.

Separate houses are very common, making up 81.6% of dwellings. The area is expensive, with a typical weekly rent of $675 and typical monthly mortgage payments of $3,600, both far above national figures.

Working from home is very popular, with 46.5% of people doing so, far above the national average. Public transport is highly accessible, with most people living just two minutes from a stop.

Around 32.5% of residents moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 10.5% of the population, which is higher than in most similar areas.

A high proportion of the community is working or looking for work. Professionals and managers are the most common roles, with many people employed in professional and technical services.

The area is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of parks, groceries, and public transport. This makes it far more walkable than the state average.