Summer Hill

Residents here are noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical age of 36. This youth is reflected in the family structure, where de facto relationships are much more common than in most areas, at 20.1%.

The community is diverse, with 32.3% of people born overseas, which is well above the national figure. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries, while China is the most frequent overseas birth country.

About 26.1% of people use a language other than English at home, a rate well above the Australian average. Mandarin and Cantonese are the most common non-English languages spoken.

A majority of residents, 53.9%, report having no religion, a figure far above both the state and national averages.

Education levels are exceptionally high, with 53.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national figure of 26.3%, and 80.6% of residents completed Year 12.

The area is very affluent, with typical personal weekly incomes of $1,317, far above the national figure. Roughly 34.5% of households earn $3,000 or more each week.

While long-term health conditions are about the same as the national average, mental health conditions are much more common here, affecting 12.3% of residents.

Volunteer rates are higher than the state average at 16.1%. However, fewer people here provide unpaid care for children or do heavy housework compared to most other areas.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 0.8% of the population. This group is noticeably older than the state average, with a typical age of 29, and 22% speak a First Nations language.

Homes are smaller than usual, with only 2.1 people per household. This is partly because 34.2% of people live alone, which is well above the national average.

The suburb is dominated by flats and apartments, which make up 63.1% of homes. Renting is very common at 49.3%, and typical weekly rents of $460 are higher than most areas.

Many residents forgo cars, with 19.8% of homes having no vehicle. This is supported by a high rate of working from home (55.8%) and a short 12-minute drive to the city.

The population is quite mobile, as 51.6% of people moved house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals account for 12.2% of the community.

Professional and technical roles are the most common, and a high 71.7% of adults are working or looking for work. Full-time employment is also much higher than the national average at 65.8%.

The area is a walker's paradise with a score of 9.1. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, parks, and schools.