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Woollahra
1 km²
A high proportion of residents born overseas live in Woollahra, making it one of the most internationally diverse areas at its level. This wealthy community is older than the national average, with a high number of seniors and a significant amount of people living alone. Most residents are highly qualified professionals with very high incomes, which is reflected in the expensive local housing. The area is a walker's paradise where almost every home is within a short stroll of parks, shops and health services.
Woollahra's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
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The typical resident is 42, making the area noticeably older than the state and national figures. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 23% of the population, which is well above the national average.
Born overseas, 33.2% of residents come from abroad, a figure well above the national average. English ancestry is the most common at 36.9%, followed by Australian and Irish backgrounds.
While 14.9% of people use a language other than English at home, this is far below the New South Wales figure. Most residents speak only English, and very few have little or no English skills.
A large number of people here have no religion, at 41.9%, which is well above the national figure. Christianity is also common at 40%, while 7.7% of the community identifies as Jewish.
The area is exceptionally well-educated, with 58.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average of 26.3%. Most of these qualifications are in management, commerce, and society and culture.
Incomes are among the highest in the country, with 47.1% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical family income is $4,557, which is far above the national figure.
Residents generally enjoy good health, as those with long-term conditions are much lower than in most other areas. Only 3.5% of people need help with daily activities, which is a little below the state average.
Volunteering is common here, with 18.6% of people volunteering, well above the national figure. However, fewer people do large amounts of unpaid housework compared to most other areas.
First Nations people in the area are far older than those in the state, with a typical age of 34. They also have higher personal incomes and a much higher rate of speaking a First Nations language than the national average.
Homes tend to be smaller, with just 2.2 people per dwelling. This is consistent with a high number of people living alone, who make up 33.6% of households.
The area is dominated by flats and apartments, with separate houses making up only 17.8% of homes. Rents and mortgage payments are among the highest in the country, with typical weekly rent at $670.
Working from home is very common, with 60% of the workforce doing so. Because of the central location, 17.3% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well above the national average.
The population is quite mobile, as 47.6% of residents moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas also make up a large share at 14.3%.
The workforce is largely made up of professionals and managers, with full-time employment at 65.7%, well above the national average. Most people work in professional, technical, or financial roles.
Woollahra is a walker's paradise with a score of 9.1. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, schools and health services.