Watsons Bay

The community is a little older than the state average, with a typical resident aged 40. Children under 15 make up only 13.7% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

Overseas birth rates are much higher than in most similar areas, though still well below the New South Wales average at 25.6%. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

While 9.1% of residents use a language other than English at home—a figure much higher than most similar areas—this is still far below the national average of 22.3%.

Christianity is the most common religion at 39.2%, while 34.7% of people report no religion, which is a little above the state average.

This is an exceptionally well-qualified area, with 43.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure of 26.3%. High school completion is also among the highest at this level, at 76.9%.

Typical weekly household incomes are far above the national figure, reaching $2,924. Nearly half of all households earn $3,000 or more each week, placing the area among the highest for income.

Residents are generally healthier than most other areas, with only 21.2% reporting a long-term health condition, which is well below the national average of 27.7%.

Unpaid care and housework rates are much lower than most areas. Notably, 17.6% of people have served in the Defence Force, a figure far above the national average of 2.8%.

There are 6 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. First Nations household incomes here are far above the national average, reaching $8,000.

The area has a high proportion of people living alone at 31.9%, which is well above the national figure of 25.6%.

Housing is expensive, with typical weekly rents far above the national figure at $674. Detached houses are much less common here than in most other areas, and 42.2% of homes are owned outright.

Watsons Bay is very connected, with 41.6% of people working from home—far above the national average. Public transport stops are much more frequent here than in most similar areas.

The population is quite mobile, with 42.6% of people moving in the last five years, which is a little above the national average.

Full-time employment is much higher than most areas at 70.2%. Most residents work as managers or professionals, and the unemployment rate is very low at 2.0%.

The area is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. However, no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, which is far below the state average.