Sans Souci

The community is noticeably older than the state and national averages, with a typical resident aged 44 and 22.2% of the population aged 65 and over. Around 16.7% of residents are children under 15.

Overseas birth is much more common here than in most similar areas, at 30.4%. Greek is the most prominent ancestry at 20.1%, followed by Australian and English backgrounds.

Language diversity is very high, as 38.2% of people use a language other than English at home, which is far above the national figure. Greek is the most common non-English language spoken.

Religious affiliation is high compared to other areas, with 67.8% of people identifying as Christian and only 19.2% reporting no religion, which is far below the national figure.

The area is well-qualified, with 60.8% of residents completing Year 12 and 25.1% holding a bachelor degree or higher, both figures being much higher than in most similar areas.

Sans Souci is a high-earning suburb where typical family incomes are a little above the national figure at $2,421 per week. About 27.5% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

A little below the national average, 25.9% of people have a long-term health condition. However, 5.7% of residents need help with daily activities, which is higher than in most areas.

Unpaid care is more common here than elsewhere, with 13.7% of people providing such support. In contrast, the volunteer rate of 9.2% is much lower than in most similar areas.

There are 131 First Nations people in the area. This group is far older than the state average with a typical age of 32, and they earn higher typical personal incomes than those elsewhere in the country.

Living arrangements vary, with 28.6% of people living alone, which is well above the state average. Couples with children make up the largest group at 60.2% of families.

Housing is expensive, with typical weekly rents and home-loan payments both among the highest at this level. Separate houses are far less common here than across the state, at 48.6%.

The area is very well connected, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Working from home is also very common, accounting for 34.2% of the workforce.

The population is relatively stable, as the 31.4% of people who moved in the last five years is well below the national figure. Recent arrivals from overseas are also far fewer than in other areas.

Working or looking for work is less common here than in most areas, at 55.6%. The most common industries for local workers are health care, construction, and professional services.

The suburb is very walkable, with a score of 6.7. Every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park and a 10-minute walk of public transport.