Potts Point

The community is predominantly made up of young and middle-aged adults, with 50.9% aged between 25 and 44. It is very uncommon for children to live here, as those under 15 make up only 2.5% of the population, far below the national figure of 18.2%.

International links are strong here, with 37.9% of people born overseas, which is far above the Australian average of 27.7%. English is the most common ancestry at 32.1%, followed by Australian and Irish heritage.

While English is the main language for 70.3% of the community, 17.5% of people use another language at home. This is much higher than in most similar areas, though still below the New South Wales average.

More than half of residents (51.5%) report having no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 27.3%.

The area is exceptionally well-qualified, with 76.5% of residents completing Year 12. This is far above the national figure of 58.8%, with many people holding postgraduate degrees.

Typical weekly personal incomes are among the highest in the country at $1,534, far above the national figure of $805. This wealth is reflected in the 30.6% of people who earn $2,000 or more each week.

Residents generally report good health, with only 2.1% needing help with daily activities, which is well below the state average of 5.8%. However, mental health conditions are slightly more common than in other areas.

Unpaid care and housework are much less common here than elsewhere, with only 9.2% of people doing 15 or more hours of housework weekly. Interestingly, there is a higher rate of former Defence Force members than in most areas.

The First Nations community here is smaller than in most areas, but they have a much higher typical personal income of $1,292. Education levels are also much higher, with 63.6% completing Year 12.

Living arrangements are dominated by individuals, with 63.6% of people living alone. This is far above the national average of 25.6%, resulting in a very low typical household size of just 1.4 people.

Apartments make up 86.9% of homes, and renting is the norm for 65.1% of households. Rent is quite high, with a typical weekly cost of $490, which is well above the national figure.

Most residents avoid cars, with 56.7% of homes having no motor vehicle. This is far above the national average and is supported by a very high rate of people working from home (53.5%).

The population is highly transient, with 57.8% of residents having moved in the last five years. This mobility is partly driven by a high number of recent overseas arrivals, at 22.2%.

The workforce is strongly professional, with 71.6% of people employed full-time. This is far above the national average and is concentrated in professional, technical, and financial industries.

As a walker's paradise, 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, and public transport. This makes the area exceptionally walkable, despite a terrain slope that is higher than the state average.