Northbridge

The typical resident is 44, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. This is a family-oriented area where 20.4% of people are children under 15, a figure a little above the national average.

People born overseas make up 29.8% of the population, which is much higher than in most similar areas. English, Australian, Irish, and Chinese are the most common ancestries.

About one in five residents use a language other than English at home, though this is still well below the New South Wales average. Mandarin and Cantonese are the most common non-English languages spoken.

Over half of the community identifies as Christian, while 37.9% of people report having no religion, which is well above the state average.

Education levels are among the highest in the region, with 52.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure of 26.3%. A huge 84.3% of residents completed Year 12, also far exceeding the national average.

Incomes are far above state and national levels, with more than half of all households earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical family income of $4,650 is more than double the New South Wales figure.

Residents report fewer long-term health conditions and mental health issues than most areas, and well below the state and national averages.

Community participation is high, with 22.7% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure. There is also a high rate of unpaid childcare, which is well above the state average.

The First Nations community is small, with only 22 people. Those who identify as First Nations have a typical personal income of $1,312, which is far above the state and national figures.

Families are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per home. This is consistent with the fact that 71.3% of households are couples with children and very few people live alone.

Home ownership is strong, with 48.2% of homes owned outright, far above the national average. However, those with mortgages face high costs, with typical monthly payments far above the state and national figures.

Working from home is very common here, with 57.9% of the workforce doing so—far above the national figure of 21%. The area is well-connected, with a very short walk to public transport stops.

The community is relatively stable, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years is well below the state and national averages.

Most of the workforce is employed in professional or technical roles, with a high concentration of managers and professionals.

Northbridge is very walkable, with 94.2% of homes within a 15-minute walk of key amenities. Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park or school, although access to health services is far below the state average.