North Willoughby

The area is younger than most similar places, with a typical resident aged 40 and a high proportion of children under 15 (21.7%). About 54.1% of residents are married, while the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is well below the state average at 0.2%.

Overseas birth is common here, with 36.3% of people born outside Australia, which is well above the national figure. The most common ancestries are English (27.5%), Australian (26.5%), and Chinese (17.2%).

Language diversity is high, as 32.9% of residents use a language other than English at home, far above the Australian average. Mandarin and Cantonese are the most common non-English languages spoken.

About half of the population (50.2%) identifies as Christian. Those with no religion make up 37.6% of the community, a figure that is well above the New South Wales average.

This is a highly qualified community where 47.5% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure. School completion is also very high, with 79.2% of residents finishing Year 12.

Incomes are very high, with 40.1% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical family income of $3,150 is well above the New South Wales figure of $2,185.

Residents generally enjoy good health; the rate of long-term health conditions (23.7%) is well below the national average. Only 4.7% of people require help with daily activities.

The area has a high proportion of people caring for children unpaid (30.4%), which is much higher than most similar areas. About 16.3% of residents also spend time volunteering.

The First Nations community is small, with just 7 people. This group is noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical age of 16, and reports a very high typical personal income of $2,500.

Families are common, with 65.2% of households consisting of couples with children. Homes tend to be larger than the national average, typically holding 2.7 people.

Housing is expensive, with typical weekly rents ($590) and monthly mortgage payments ($3,275) well above state and national figures. Detached houses are less common here than in most areas, making up 52.2% of dwellings.

The area is highly connected, with a short 10-minute drive to the city and a very high number of public transport departures. About 9.6% of homes do not own a motor vehicle, which is higher than in most similar areas.

The community is relatively stable, though 38.1% of residents have moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 8.0% of the population, which is well below the state average.

The local workforce is highly professional, with 63.3% of adults working or looking for work. Many residents are employed as professionals (38.6%) or managers (20.7%).

Described as a walker's paradise, every single home in North Willoughby is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, and parks.