Randwick

The community is younger than average, with a typical resident aged 36. De facto relationships are much more common here than in other areas, while children under 15 and seniors are both well below state and national levels.

Randwick has a very international character, with 40.2% of people born overseas, a figure far above the national average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

About 20.9% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than most similar areas, though still a little below the state average.

People with no religion make up 41.6% of the population, which is well above the New South Wales figure. Christianity is the most common affiliation at 41.9%.

The area is exceptionally well qualified, with 50.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure. This is reflected in the high number of professionals and managers living here.

Earnings are very high, with typical personal weekly income far above the national figure at $1,336. Nearly 39% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, among the highest at this level.

Residents generally report better health than most areas, with far fewer people living with long-term health conditions or needing help with daily activities compared to the state average.

Participation in unpaid care and housework is much lower than in most areas. However, volunteering is a little above the state average at 14.5%.

First Nations residents in Randwick have a much higher typical personal income than those in the rest of the state, and Year 12 completion is far above the national average.

Homes here are smaller than usual, with only 2.2 people per home. Over 30% of people live alone, which is well above the national figure.

Renters make up 50.5% of the market, far above the national average. The area is dominated by flats and apartments, with very few separate houses and typical weekly rents well above the state figure.

A huge 49.7% of the workforce works from home, far above the national average. Many residents live without a car, and public transport use is among the highest at this level.

The population is highly mobile, with nearly half of all residents moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals are also much more common here than in most other areas.

Employment is strong, with a much higher proportion of adults working or looking for work than the state average. The workforce is dominated by professionals in health, education, and technical services.

Described as a walker's paradise, every single home is within a 15-minute walk of public transport, parks, schools, and health services.