Paddington

The community is relatively young, with fewer children and seniors than the state average. De facto relationships are much more common here than in most other areas, and 51% of residents have never been married.

Birthplaces are diverse, with 30.7% of people born overseas, which is well above the national figure. English, Australian, and Irish ancestries are the most common.

English is the main language for 83.2% of residents. While more people use another language at home than in similar areas, this is still far below the New South Wales average.

A majority of residents identify as having no religion, at 50.4%. This is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

The area is exceptionally well-qualified, with 61.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far exceeding the national average of 26.3%. Most residents completed Year 12, and many hold postgraduate degrees.

Incomes are among the highest in the region, with nearly half of all households earning $3,000 or more a week. Typical weekly family income is $4,686, which is far above the state figure.

Residents generally enjoy good health, with a much lower rate of long-term health conditions and people needing daily help compared to most other areas.

Volunteering is more common here than the state average, though fewer people provide unpaid care or do significant amounts of housework compared to other areas.

The First Nations community is small but stands out for its high educational attainment and income. Unemployment among First Nations people is 0.0%, and 68.3% completed Year 12.

Homes are typically small, with just 2.1 people per home. This is consistent with a high proportion of people living alone, who make up 37.1% of households.

The area is dominated by townhouses and flats, with very few separate houses. Renting is far more common than the state average, and typical weekly rents are very high at $650.

Working from home is incredibly common at 61%, far above the national figure. This may explain why 21.3% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is among the highest at this level.

The population is quite mobile, with 53.1% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals also make up a significant 16.7% of the community.

The workforce is highly professional, with a much higher rate of full-time employment than the state average. Most people work in professional, technical, or managerial roles.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 9.5. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, parks, schools, and public transport.