Northwood

Residents here are noticeably older than the state and national figures, though 19.1% of the population are children under 15. People in de facto relationships are much less common than in most other areas.

People born overseas make up 25.4% of the community, which is much higher than most similar areas, though this is well below the New South Wales average. Australian, English, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

About 14.1% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas. However, this is far below the state average of 26.6%.

The community is evenly split between those with a religious affiliation and those with none, with 38.4% reporting no religion. This is well above the state figure.

This is an exceptionally well-qualified area where nearly 60% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher. This helps explain the high income levels, as the most common qualifications are in management, commerce, and society and culture.

Northwood is among the wealthiest areas at this level, with 62.6% of households earning over $3,000 a week. Typical weekly family incomes are far above the national figure at $5,175.

Residents generally enjoy good health, with long-term health conditions and the need for daily help being lower than in most other areas. Mental health conditions are also well below the national figure.

Volunteer rates are far above the national average at 26.2%. This high level of participation is consistent with a high number of people who provide unpaid care or do extensive housework.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded here, which is lower than most areas. The very few First Nations residents have incomes far above the national average.

The area is dominated by families, with 66.8% of homes containing couples with children. Consequently, households are larger than usual, and very few people live alone.

Large homes are the norm, with 97.6% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms. Most are separate houses owned outright, and typical rents are far above the national average at $1,200 a week.

Working from home is very common here at 55.3%, far above the national figure. While most homes have two or more cars, the area has a high number of public transport stops.

The community is relatively stable, with 31.1% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national rate of 40.7%.

The unemployment rate is very low at 1.4%. Most residents work in professional or managerial roles, particularly in technical, finance, and health sectors.

Almost every home is within a short walk of public transport, parks, and groceries. However, the terrain is notably steep, with a mean slope of 16.2%.