Petersham

The community is noticeably younger than the state and national averages, with a typical resident aged 36. There are far fewer children and seniors than in most areas, while de facto relationships are much more common, at 19.9%.

About 27.5% of residents were born overseas, which is about the same as the national figure. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries reported.

People using another language at home are much more common here than in most similar areas, though this is still well below the New South Wales average. Only 2.9% of residents speak little or no English.

Secularism is very prominent in Petersham, with 55.8% of people reporting no religion. This is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

This is a highly qualified area where 48% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average. School completion is also very high, with 76.3% of residents finishing Year 12.

Earnings are among the highest at this level, with a typical family bringing in $3,202 a week. This is well above the national figure of $2,120.

While long-term health conditions are around the middle for similar areas, mental health conditions are much more common here than elsewhere, affecting 13.2% of residents.

Unpaid care for children and housework is much lower than in most areas. This is consistent with the lower number of children living in the community.

First Nations residents here are noticeably older than the state average, with a typical age of 28. They also show a much higher rate of Year 12 completion and language use than most areas.

Living alone is far more common here than across the state, with 35.1% of people in single-person households. Consequently, the typical home holds only 2.2 people.

Renters make up over half the population, which is far above the national average. Detached houses are rare, and typical monthly mortgage payments are well above those seen in the rest of the state.

Working from home is very common, with 54.6% of the workforce doing so. This is far above the national figure, and 21.5% of homes have no motor vehicle.

The population is quite mobile, with 46.8% of people moving house in the last five years. This is well above the national rate.

A large proportion of residents are working or looking for work. Professionals and managers make up the bulk of the workforce, with full-time employment well above the state average.

Petersham is a walker's paradise with a score of 9.4. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of parks, schools, groceries, and health services.