Oyster Bay

The community is notably young, with children under 15 making up 22.2% of the population, which is well above the national figure. The typical resident is 40, and those aged 65 and over are fewer here than in most similar areas.

While 80.8% of residents were born in Australia, those born overseas make up 17.3% of the population. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 88.3% of the community, though 9.5% use another language at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas. Only 1.0% of residents speak little or no English.

Christianity is the most common faith at 58.4%. Those reporting no religion make up 36.6% of the community, a figure that is well above the New South Wales average.

The area is highly qualified, with 33.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 70.4% completing Year 12, both of which are far above national figures.

Wealth is a defining feature here, with nearly half of all households earning $3,000 or more a week. This is far above the state and national averages, and 25.0% of individuals earn over $2,000 weekly.

Residents generally enjoy good health, with lower rates of long-term health conditions (24.0%) and mental health conditions (5.7%) than most other areas.

Family care is a priority here, as 33.8% of people provide unpaid childcare, which is well above the national figure. This is consistent with the high number of children in the area.

There are 66 First Nations people in the area, who experience very high outcomes, including a 0.0% unemployment rate and a typical personal income of $1,174.

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.1 people per household. This is driven by a high number of couples with children (73.8%) and very few people living alone.

Most residents live in separate houses, and 91.6% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Renting is rare at 9.7%, and typical monthly mortgage payments are very high at $3,190.

Working from home is very common, with 44.8% of the workforce doing so. While most homes have two or more cars, nearly everyone lives within a short walk of public transport.

The community is relatively stable, as only 26.6% of people moved in the last five years, which is far below the national trend.

Professional and technical roles are common, and 66.7% of adults are working or looking for work, a rate well above the national figure.

The area is considered very walkable, with 99.6% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and 97.0% near a park.