Vaucluse

The typical resident is 43, making the area noticeably older than the state and national averages. While the population is among the largest for its level, it has a very low proportion of people in de facto relationships.

Vaucluse has a high proportion of overseas-born residents at 37.2%, which is well above the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish, Scottish, and Chinese.

About 19.7% of people use a language other than English at home, though this is still a little below the national average. English remains the dominant language for 75.9% of the community.

The area has a much lower proportion of people with no religion compared to most other areas. Judaism is a significant faith here, representing 24% of the population, alongside Christianity at 38.3%.

This is an exceptionally well-qualified community, with 49.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher—far above the national average. Year 12 completion is also very high at 84.3%.

Weekly family incomes are far above the national figure, with the typical family earning $4,560. Over half of all households earn $3,000 or more each week.

Residents generally enjoy good health, with rates of long-term health conditions and mental health conditions being much lower than in most other areas.

A higher number of people provide unpaid childcare here compared to the state average. Volunteering is also quite common, with 19.5% of the community contributing their time.

The First Nations community is small, consisting of 29 people. This group is noticeably older than the national average and has an unemployment rate of 0.0%.

Families with children make up 68.9% of households, and there are slightly more people per home than the national average. One-parent families are less common here than in most areas.

Housing is expensive, with typical weekly rents and mortgage payments far exceeding national figures. Apartments are more common here than in most areas, and 39.3% of homes are owned outright.

Over half of the workforce—51%—works from home, which is far above the national average. The area is very well connected, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport.

About 36.6% of residents have moved in the last five years, which is lower than the national rate. Recent overseas arrivals make up 7.1% of the population.

The workforce is dominated by professionals and managers, with many people employed in technical, health, or financial roles. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, slightly below the national figure.

The neighborhood is very walkable, with nearly every home within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, and health service. However, the terrain is steeper than the state average.