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Putney
2 km²
A short walk to the nearest bus stop and a quick trip to the city define daily life in Putney. This is an affluent and professional community where nearly half of the households earn more than $3,000 a week. The area is mostly made up of families living in large, detached homes, with a population that is noticeably older than the national average. High levels of education and a strong preference for home ownership create a stable, well-off suburban atmosphere.
Putney's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
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The typical resident is 44, making the area noticeably older than both New South Wales and Australia. While children under 15 make up 17.1% of the population, people in de facto relationships are much less common here than in most other areas.
People born overseas make up 30.6% of the community, which is a little above the national figure. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Chinese, and Italian.
Language diversity is high, with 30.9% of people using a language other than English at home, a figure well above the state and national averages. Mandarin and Cantonese are the most spoken non-English languages.
Religious affiliation is common here, as the share of people with no religion (25.3%) is far below the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the most prevalent faith at 64.2%.
The community is highly qualified, with 39.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average. Most residents have completed Year 12, and many hold degrees in management and commerce.
Typical incomes are very high; the usual weekly family income is $3,313, which is well above the state and national figures. Nearly half of all households earn $3,000 or more per week.
Residents generally report better health than most other areas, with far fewer people living with a mental health condition or a long-term health issue compared to the state average.
Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, as the share of people providing unpaid care is much higher than in most areas. Housework and childcare also see higher rates of participation than the national average.
Thirteen Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people live here. This group has a typical personal income of $899, which is far above the national figure.
Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 3.0 people per household. Families with children make up 69.4% of the community, while very few people live alone.
Large detached houses dominate the landscape, with 90.4% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is strong, as 46.8% of houses are owned outright, far above the national rate.
Working from home is very common, with 43.6% of the workforce doing so—far above the national figure. While most people use cars, the area is well-served by bus stops, with most homes just a one-minute walk away.
The population is relatively stable, with far fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the state or national average. Recent overseas arrivals make up 5.6% of the community.
The area has a high rate of people working or looking for work, and the unemployment rate of 2.6% is lower than most other areas. Many residents work as professionals or managers.
Putney is very walkable, with nearly all homes within a 15-minute walk of parks, public transport, groceries, and health services. This convenience is far above the New South Wales average.