North Sydney

The community is noticeably younger than the state and national figures, with a typical resident aged 36. Children under 15 are much less common here than in most areas, while there is a significantly higher rate of people in de facto relationships.

This is a diverse area where 46.7% of people were born overseas, a figure far above the national average. English, Chinese, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

About 31.8% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is well above the national figure. Mandarin and Cantonese are the most spoken non-English languages.

A high proportion of residents report having no religion, at 44.7%, which is far above the New South Wales average. Christianity remains the next most common affiliation at 36%.

The area is exceptionally well-qualified, with 59.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher—far above the national figure. Most residents have completed Year 12, and many hold postgraduate degrees.

Incomes are among the highest in the country; the typical personal weekly income is $1,566, far above the national figure of $805. Over 40% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Residents are generally in good health, with long-term health conditions affecting 20.5% of people, which is well below the national average. Only 3% of people need help with daily activities.

Participation in unpaid care and housework is much lower than in most areas, which is consistent with the high proportion of young professional adults. However, volunteering is slightly higher than the state average.

The First Nations population is small, but those living here have personal incomes far above the state and national averages. About 9.4% speak a First Nations language, which is well above the state figure.

The area is dominated by small households, with 42.3% of people living alone—far above the national average. Consequently, the typical home has only 1.9 people.

Apartments make up 84.4% of homes, and renting is very common at 60.7%. Because space is limited, typical weekly rents ($575) and monthly mortgage payments ($2,817) are well above the state and national figures.

The area is highly connected, with 29.6% of homes having no car. A striking 61.9% of people work from home, far above the national average, while those who commute often use public transport.

The population is very mobile, with 65.3% of residents moving in the last five years. This is driven partly by a high number of recent overseas arrivals, who make up 25.6% of the community.

Employment is very strong, with 70.6% of adults working or looking for work. Most people are employed full-time in professional, technical, or financial roles.

Described as a walker's paradise, 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, and public transport. The walkability score is 9.6, well above the state average.