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Redfern
1 km²
A highly educated and affluent urban hub, Redfern is among the most professional and mobile areas in the region. The community is notably young, with a typical resident aged 36, and is defined by a very high proportion of young adults and professionals. This creates a distinct urban character where a large number of people live alone in apartments, contributing to a fast-paced, transit-oriented lifestyle. It is a place of significant diversity, both in its high overseas birth rate and its strong First Nations presence.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
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The typical resident is just 36, making the area noticeably younger than the state and national figures. It has very few children under 15, but a high number of people in de facto relationships, which is far above the national average.
Birthplace diversity is very high here, with 40.3% of people born overseas, a figure far above the national average of 27.7%. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.
About 26.7% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is well above the national figure. This reflects the high overseas birth rate, though 5.3% of people speak little or no English.
A majority of residents, 54.9%, report having no religion. This is far above the national figure of 38.9%.
The area is highly qualified, with nearly half of adults (49.1%) holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is far above the state and national averages. This is consistent with the high number of professionals living here.
Weekly incomes are among the highest at this level, with a typical family earning $3,263, well above the national figure of $2,120. Nearly a quarter of residents earn $2,000 or more per week.
Mental health conditions are reported by 11.8% of residents, which is well above the national average. However, the rate of long-term health conditions is a little below the national figure.
Community participation in unpaid care and housework is among the lowest at this level, far below the national averages. This aligns with a population of young professionals and people living alone.
The area has one of the largest First Nations populations at this level, with 12% speaking a First Nations language, which is well above the state average. Education levels here are also well above the national figure.
Homes are small and often occupied by just one person, with 42.4% of residents living alone. This is far above the national figure of 25.6%, resulting in a typical household size of only 1.9 people.
Renting is very common, with 61.9% of households renting, far above the national average. Most people live in flats or apartments, and typical weekly rents of $500 are well above the national figure.
The area is highly connected, with 39.9% of homes having no car and 54.4% of people working from home. This is far above national figures and is supported by very short transit times to the city.
The population is very mobile, with 53.9% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 23.2% of the community, well above the national average.
Full-time employment is much higher than most areas at 65.8%. Professional and technical roles are the most common, which helps explain the high typical incomes in the area.
Redfern is a walker's paradise with a score of 9.7, far above the state average. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of parks, schools, groceries, and health services.