Queens Park

Families are a major part of the area, with children under 15 making up 21.9% of the population, which is well above the national figure. While the typical resident is 40, the community is younger than most similar areas and has fewer seniors.

The area is quite diverse, with 31.1% of people born overseas, a figure well above the national average. English is the most common ancestry at 35.4%, followed by Australian and Irish heritage.

English is the main language for 80.5% of residents. While more people here use another language at home than in most similar areas, this is still well below the state and national averages.

About 41.8% of people report having no religion, which is well above the New South Wales figure. Other significant groups include Christians at 40.5% and those identifying as Jewish at 10.9%.

Educational attainment is exceptionally high, with 84.1% of residents completing Year 12 and over half the adults holding a university degree. This is far above national levels, with many qualifications in management and commerce.

The area is among the wealthiest at this level, with the typical family earning $4,637 weekly. This is far above the national typical income of $2,120, and 37.3% of people earn $2,000 or more each week.

Residents enjoy better health than most, with the rate of long-term health conditions at 22.6%, which is well below the national figure. Only 3.2% of people need help with daily activities.

The community is very active in caregiving, with 33.6% of people caring for children unpaid, which is well above the national average. Volunteering is also common, with 19.7% of residents contributing their time.

There are 17 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. This group is noticeably younger than the state and national average, with a typical age of 19.

Most households consist of couples with children, making up 69.4% of families. This helps explain why homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 2.6 people per dwelling.

Housing is expensive, with typical weekly rents of $682 and monthly mortgage payments of $4,333, both far above the national figures. Townhouses and semi-detached homes are the most common dwelling types.

Work patterns are very distinctive, as 57.9% of people work from home, far above the national average. The area is well-connected, with a very short walk to public transport and a 10-minute drive to the city.

The population is quite mobile, with 39.7% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 13.1% of the community, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

Employment is strong, with 66.4% of adults working or looking for work. Nearly half of the workforce are professionals, mainly employed in professional, technical, and financial services.

Described as a walker's paradise, 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of parks, schools, groceries, and health services. This is far above the state average for urban accessibility.