Point Piper

The community is far older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 52 and 31.3% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 10.8% of the population, which is well below the state figure.

People born overseas make up 34.1% of the population, a figure well above the national average. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, and Irish.

While 18.2% of residents use a language other than English at home, this is well below the state average. English only is the most common, spoken by 74.1% of the community.

Christianity is the most common religion at 41.9%, while 13.6% of residents identify as Jewish. Those with no religion make up 32.5%, which is well below the national figure.

Education levels are among the highest in the country, with 48.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This far exceeds the national average of 26.3%.

Household incomes are exceptionally high, with 57% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical weekly family income of $4,921 is far above the national figure of $2,120.

Residents report fewer health issues than most, with long-term health conditions affecting 23.5% of people, which is well below the national average. Only 4.2% of people have a mental health condition.

Volunteering is common here, with 20.2% of people volunteering, well above the national rate of 14.1%. However, fewer people provide unpaid childcare compared to most areas.

There are 7 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. Their typical personal income of $1,074 is much higher than the national figure.

Homes are smaller than usual, with a typical 2.2 people per household. About 26.7% of people live alone, which is a little above the national average.

Apartments are the dominant housing type at 71.1%, and 50.4% of homes are owned outright. Rent is very high, with a typical weekly rent of $900.

Working from home is very common, with 56.9% of people doing so, far above the national figure. Most residents have a car, and the drive time to the city is only 8 minutes.

The population is relatively mobile, with 37.1% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas account for 9.7% of the community.

The workforce is dominated by professionals and managers, with 39.2% of workers in professional roles. Full-time employment is slightly higher here than the national average.

Most homes are within a short walk of a park or school, but very few are near groceries or health services. The terrain is quite steep, with a mean slope of 17%.