Rosebery

The community is noticeably younger than the national figure, with a typical age of 33 and far fewer seniors and children than most areas. De facto relationships are much more common here, with 20.7% of people in such partnerships, well above the state average.

International ties are very strong in Rosebery, where 50.9% of people were born overseas, a figure far above the national average. Chinese, English, and Australian are the most common ancestries reported.

Multiculturalism is a key feature, as 44.6% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is far above the state average. Mandarin is the most common second language at 11.4%.

About 39.2% of people report no religion, which is about the same as the national figure and well above the state average. Christianity remains the most common religious affiliation at 43.6%.

The area is highly qualified, with 45.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average. This is reflected in the workforce, where management, commerce, and professional roles are common.

Typical incomes are much higher than in most areas, with a typical weekly household income of $2,274. More than 33% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, well above the state figure.

Residents generally report good health; the rate of long-term health conditions is 17.7%, which is well below the national average. Only 3.7% of people need help with daily activities.

Participation in unpaid work is much lower than in most areas, with only 9.2% of people volunteering. Similarly, far fewer people provide unpaid care or perform significant amounts of housework compared to the state average.

The First Nations population is small, but those residents are among the most successful in the country, with a Year 12 completion rate of 63.8% and typical personal incomes far above the national figure.

Households are generally small, with a typical size of 2.3 people. This is consistent with the high number of people living alone (27%) and the low number of children in the area.

The housing market is dominated by rentals (50.7%) and flats or apartments (71%). Rents are well above the national average, with a typical weekly cost of $580, and very few homes are owned outright.

The area is very well connected, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. This helps explain why 17.2% of homes have no car, a figure well above the national average.

Rosebery is a highly transient community, with 56.2% of people having moved house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 21.4% of the population, well above the state average.

Job prospects are strong, with 68.4% of adults working or looking for work, which is well above the national figure. Working from home is especially common, accounting for 46.0% of the workforce.

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