Rushcutters Bay

This is a predominantly adult community where children under 15 make up only 5.7%, a figure far below the national average. Young adults aged 25 to 44 make up nearly half the population, and de facto relationships are far more common here than in most other areas.

The area is very diverse, with 38.3% of people born overseas, which is far above the national figure. English, Australian, Irish, and Scottish ancestries are the most common.

About 18.2% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas, though still well below the New South Wales average.

A majority of the population identifies as having no religion, at 52.0%, a figure far above the national and state averages.

The community is highly qualified, with 56.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure. This high level of education is reflected in the workforce, where professionals and managers are the most common occupations.

Incomes are very high here; the typical personal weekly income is $1,480, which is far above the national figure. Nearly 30% of people earn $2,000 or more per week.

Residents generally report fewer long-term health conditions than most people across Australia, although those with mental health conditions are a little more common here than in the state average.

Unpaid care and housework are much less common here than in most areas, consistent with the low number of children in the neighborhood.

The First Nations community is small, but typical personal income for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is far above the national figure, and the typical age is far older than the national average.

Most people live alone, representing 61.9% of households, which is far above the national average. Consequently, homes are small, with a typical size of just 1.5 people.

The area is almost entirely made up of flats or apartments, with 63.4% of people renting. Because separate houses are very rare, typical weekly rents are a little above the national figure.

Many residents do not own a car, with 48.9% of homes having no vehicle. This is far above the national figure and is supported by a high rate of people working from home at 58.2%.

The neighborhood is highly transient, with 58.1% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals also make up a significant 19.8% of the population.

Employment rates are high, with 70.1% of adults working or looking for work. Full-time employment is far more common here than in the rest of the state.

The area is a walker's paradise with a score of 9.7. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, and public transport.