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Ultimo
1 km²
A huge surge in movement has seen nearly 70% of Ultimo's residents move into the area in the last five years. It is a young, highly educated hub where the typical resident is just 30 years old. The community is remarkably international, with two-thirds of people born overseas and a high proportion of residents using languages other than English. This creates a distinct urban atmosphere where high-density apartment living and professional careers dominate the landscape.
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The area is far younger than the national figure, with a typical age of 30 and very few children or seniors. This youthfulness is reflected in the social structure, as de facto relationships are well above the state and national averages.
Ultimo is among the most diverse areas in the region, with 66.2% of people born overseas, far above the national figure of 27.7%. Chinese ancestry is the most common, making up 31.4% of the population.
Language diversity is very high, with 58% of residents using a language other than English at home. Consequently, the proportion of people who speak little or no English is well above the national average.
About half of the population reports having no religion, a figure far above both the state and national averages. Buddhism and Christianity are the most common faiths for the remainder.
The community is exceptionally well-qualified, with 49.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure of 26.3%. Year 12 completion is also among the highest at this level.
Typical weekly family and household incomes are higher than in most areas and sit around the national figure. However, personal incomes are more varied, with 39.2% of people earning under $650 a week.
Residents are in remarkably good health, with long-term health conditions and those needing help with daily activities being far below the national average.
Unpaid care and housework are much lower than in most areas, which is consistent with the very small number of children living in the neighborhood.
There are 77 First Nations people in the area. This group has a Year 12 completion rate of 60.6%, which is far above the national figure of 37.0%.
Living arrangements are mostly small and independent, with 36.6% of people living alone. This is far above the national figure and helps explain why there are fewer people per home than usual.
The area is dominated by apartments, with 87.4% of homes being flats. Renting is far more common than owning, and typical weekly rents are well above the national figure.
Many residents live without cars, as 48.2% of homes have no motor vehicle. This is supported by a very high rate of public transport use and a large number of people working from home.
The population is highly transient, with 69.1% moving in the last five years. This includes a very high number of recent overseas arrivals, at 41.6% compared to the national 14.5%.
While more adults are working or looking for work than in most areas, the unemployment rate is well above the national figure. Many residents work in professional, technical, or hospitality roles.
Ultimo is a walker's paradise with a score of 9.9. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, parks, and public transport.