The Hill

The area is noticeably younger than both the state and nation, with a much lower proportion of children and seniors than most areas. It has a high rate of people in de facto relationships and a population of 2,076.

While 16.9% of residents were born overseas—higher than most similar areas—this is far below the New South Wales average. English and Australian ancestries are the most common.

About 10.8% of people use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than most similar areas, though still far below the state and national figures.

A large majority of the community reports no religion, at 57.1%. This is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

The area is exceptionally well-qualified, with 51.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure. Over 80% of residents completed Year 12, and many work in health or society and culture.

Weekly pay is very high here, with the typical personal income of $1,147 well above the national figure. About 21% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, which is among the highest for its level.

People here are less likely to need help with daily activities than most areas, though there is a much higher rate of mental health conditions compared to the state and nation.

Volunteering is common, with 20.5% of people helping out, well above the national average. Far fewer people here provide unpaid childcare or housework than in most other areas.

There are 53 First Nations people in the area. This group is noticeably older than the state average and shows very high Year 12 completion rates at 78.3%.

Homes are small, with only 2.0 people per dwelling. This is consistent with the high number of people living alone, which is far above the national figure.

Renting is very common, with 55% of households renting—far above the state average. Most homes are flats or apartments, and there are far fewer three-bedroom homes than usual.

The area is very accessible, with 7% of homes having no car and a high 30.1% of the workforce working from home. Almost all homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport.

This is a highly mobile community; 58.8% of residents moved here in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are also among the highest for this level.

The workforce is very active, with 75.2% of adults working or looking for work, far above the national figure. Many residents are professionals working in health care and education.

With a walkability score of 8.1, the area is a walker's paradise. Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, and parks.