West Ryde

The community is notably younger than the national figure, with 35.1% of residents being young adults aged 25 to 44. While about 16.7% of the population are children, those aged 65 and over are less common here than in most other areas.

Overseas birthplaces are very common, with 52.3% of residents born outside Australia, a figure far above the national average. The most prominent ancestries are Chinese, English, Australian, Indian, and Irish.

Reflecting its diverse heritage, 54.5% of people use a language other than English at home, which is far above the state average. Mandarin and Cantonese are the most common non-English languages spoken.

Christianity is the most common religious affiliation at 45.4%. About 34% of residents have no religion, which is well below the national figure.

The area is highly qualified, with 44.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 77.5% having completed Year 12, both figures far exceeding the national average.

Incomes are generally high; typical weekly family income is $2,331, and 26.5% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

Residents report better health than most other areas, with only 20.2% having a long-term health condition, well below the national figure of 27.7%.

Participation in volunteering is much lower than in most areas, at 12.3%. About 10.7% of the community provide some form of unpaid care.

First Nations residents make up 0.5% of the population. This group has a much higher typical personal income of $909 and a higher Year 12 completion rate compared to the state average.

The community is varied, with 60.4% of households being couples with children, though 26.6% of people live alone, which is higher than in most areas.

Rental properties are very common at 43.5%, and apartments make up 46.3% of homes. Typical monthly mortgage payments are $2,500, which is much higher than in most areas.

Working from home is very popular at 43.2%. The area has excellent transit links, with 7.0% of people commuting by public transport, far above the national figure.

The population is quite mobile, with 45.3% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 16.5% of the community.

Full-time employment is higher than average at 61.1%, with a strong concentration of professionals. Many residents work in health care, professional services, and education.

Described as a walker's paradise, 100% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a 15-minute walk of a park.