Tamarama

The typical resident is 36, making the area noticeably younger than the state and national figures. It is a community of young adults and couples, with 23.5% of people in de facto relationships, which is far above the national average.

People born overseas make up 32.3% of the population, a figure well above the national average of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish and Scottish.

While 12.5% of people use a language other than English at home, this is far below the New South Wales figure of 26.6%. Very few residents speak little or no English, at just 0.6%.

A majority of the community has no religion, at 50.7%. This is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are exceptionally high, with 58.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher—far above the national figure of 26.3%. Most residents have completed Year 12, and many hold postgraduate degrees.

Incomes are among the highest in the country, with typical weekly personal earnings of $1,788. Nearly 60% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far above the state average.

Residents enjoy a high level of health, with only 16% reporting a long-term health condition—far below the national figure of 27.7%. Very few people, just 1.1%, need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is common here, with 20% of people contributing their time, which is well above the national figure. However, far fewer people provide unpaid care or do extensive housework compared to other areas.

There are 8 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. This group is noticeably older than the national average, with a typical age of 30, and enjoys a typical personal income far above the national figure.

Families are the norm here, with 60.9% of households being couples with children. One-parent families are much less common than in other areas, at just 5.9%.

The area is dominated by flats and apartments, and renting is very common at 45.3%. Both rents and mortgages are far above the national average, with typical weekly rent reaching $850.

Working from home is very popular, with 59.6% of people doing so—far above the national average. The area is well connected, with a short 11-minute drive to the city and a 2-minute walk to public transport.

The community is quite mobile, with 45% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 17.4% of the population, which is a little above the national average.

A high number of residents are professionals or managers, and 71.1% are working or looking for work. Full-time employment is much more common here than across the state.

Tamarama is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.5. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, a school, and health services.