St Leonards

The area is noticeably younger than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 34 and very few seniors. De facto relationships are much more common here than in most other areas, while children under 15 make up only 11.0% of the population.

This is a diverse community where 58.6% of people were born overseas, a figure far above the national average. Chinese, English, and Australian are the most common ancestries.

Language diversity is very high, with 47.3% of residents using a language other than English at home. This is far above the New South Wales figure, and Mandarin is the most common non-English language spoken.

Half of the population reports having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 28.3%.

The community is exceptionally well-qualified, with 66.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national average, with many residents qualified in management and commerce.

Incomes are very high here; the typical personal weekly income is $1,627, which is far above the national figure of $805. About 42.2% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Residents are generally in good health, with only 16.6% reporting a long-term health condition. This is far below the national average, and very few people require help with daily activities.

Unpaid care and volunteering are much lower than in most areas. Only 10.5% of people volunteer, and far fewer residents provide unpaid care for children compared to the state average.

First Nations residents in the area have a much higher typical personal income of $1,474 than the national figure. They also show a very high Year 12 completion rate of 81.8%.

Homes are typically small, with only 1.9 people per dwelling. Many residents live alone—39.2% of households consist of one person—which is far above the national average.

The landscape is dominated by apartments, which make up 96.2% of homes. Renting is the primary tenure for 68.3% of households, and typical weekly rents of $600 are far above the national figure.

Working from home is very common, with 61.7% of the workforce doing so. While 30.7% of homes have no motor vehicle, public transport is highly accessible with a short 2-minute walk to the nearest stop.

The population is highly mobile, with 73.5% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 24.4% of the community, which is well above the state average.

The workforce is very active, with 77.7% of adults working or looking for work. Most of these residents are employed full-time in professional or managerial roles.

Described as a walker's paradise, 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, and public transport. This high level of walkability is supported by a very dense network of street intersections.