Wahroonga

The typical resident is 44, making the area noticeably older than the national figure. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 22.2% of the population, which is well above the Australian average of 17.2%.

Born overseas, 38.5% of residents come from other countries, a figure far above the national average. English, Australian, and Chinese are the most common ancestries.

About 28.8% of people use a language other than English at home, which is well above the national figure. Mandarin is the most common non-English language spoken.

Half of the community identifies as Christian, while 35.9% report having no religion. This lack of religious affiliation is a little below the national figure.

This is an exceptionally well-qualified area where 50% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average of 26.3%. Most residents have finished Year 12, and many hold postgraduate degrees.

Incomes are very high here, with the typical family earning $3,420 a week, far above the national figure. Nearly half of all households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

People with a long-term health condition make up 26.1% of the population, which is a little below the national average. However, 6.3% of residents need help with daily activities, a rate higher than most areas.

Volunteering is common, with 19.5% of people helping out, well above the national figure. Many residents also provide unpaid care for children, at a rate well above the state average.

There are 69 First Nations people in the area. This group has an unemployment rate of 0.0% and a Year 12 completion rate of 83.7%, both of which are far above national figures.

Families with children are common, and homes are larger than usual with 2.9 people per household. People living alone make up 17.1% of the community, which is well below the national average.

Large homes are the norm, with 83% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms. While many own their homes outright, those with mortgages face typical monthly payments of $3,467, which is far above the national figure.

Working from home is very common here, with 52.6% of the workforce doing so, far above the national average. The area is well served by public transport, with 113 stops available.

The area has seen steady movement, with 36.4% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 8.9% of the population.

The workforce is dominated by professionals and managers, with many employed in health care, professional services, and education. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, which is a little below the national figure.

Wahroonga is very walkable, with 97.4% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Most residents can easily reach parks, schools, and health services on foot.