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Sydney Olympic Park
7 km²
A far higher proportion of people live here who were born overseas compared to the rest of the country, making Sydney Olympic Park a diverse, international hub. It is a young, highly educated community where the typical resident is just 31 years old. Most people live in apartments and work in professional roles, with a significant number working from home. This high-density environment is designed for convenience, with almost every home within a short walk of shops, parks, and transport.
Sydney Olympic Park's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
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The area is noticeably younger than the national figure, with a very small population of seniors and children. Many residents are in de facto relationships, a rate well above the state and national averages.
Born overseas, 65.4% of residents come from other countries, which is far above the 27.7% national figure. The most common ancestries are Chinese, English, and Australian.
Many residents use a language other than English at home, at a rate far above the national average. Mandarin is the most common non-English language, and 12.1% of people speak little or no English.
About 43.4% of people report having no religion, which is well above the Australian figure of 38.9%. Other common affiliations include Christianity and Islam.
This is a highly qualified community where 55.3% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure of 26.3%. Year 12 completion is also among the highest for similar areas.
Typical personal weekly income is $1,135, which is well above the national figure of $805. This high earning capacity is consistent with the large number of residents holding university degrees.
Residents enjoy very good health, with long-term health conditions and mental health conditions being far lower than the state and national averages.
Participation in unpaid care and volunteering is among the lowest for similar areas, and well below the national average.
First Nations residents in this area have a Year 12 completion rate of 100%, which is far above the national figure of 37%.
Homes are generally small, with only 2.0 people per home. This is well below the national average, partly because 32.7% of people live alone.
Almost every home is a flat or apartment, with 67.7% of households renting. Typical weekly rent is $520, which is well above the national figure of $375.
Working from home is very common here, with 47.8% of people doing so. The area has a very high number of public transport stops and departures compared to the state average.
The population is highly mobile, with 83.7% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are also among the highest for similar areas.
A high proportion of the population is working or looking for work, with many in professional and technical roles. The unemployment rate is 6.8%, which is a little above the national figure.
Described as a walker's paradise, every single home is within a 15-minute walk of public transport and a park. Access to groceries and health services is also far above the state average.
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