Woolwich

The community is far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 52 and 32.9% of residents aged 65 or over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 11.5% of the population, which is much lower than most areas.

About 24.7% of residents were born overseas, though this is still a little below the Australian figure. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, and Irish.

English is the main language for 80.6% of the community. While 15.2% of people use another language at home, which is much higher than most similar areas, this is still far below the New South Wales average.

Christianity is the most common religion at 60.1%. The proportion of people reporting no religion is 28.8%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is very high, with 48.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure of 26.3%. Similarly, 77.7% of residents completed Year 12, placing the area among the highest for this qualification.

Wealth is a standout feature here, as 46% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, far above the national figure of 22.6%. The typical personal weekly income of $1,288 is also far above the national average.

Mental health conditions are reported at 4.0%, which is much lower than most areas. However, 6.5% of people need help with daily activities, which is higher than most similar areas.

Volunteering is common, with 20.4% of residents participating, which is well above the national figure of 14.1%. Conversely, fewer people provide unpaid care for children compared to most areas.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

Nearly 30% of people live alone, which is well above the national figure. While 60.8% of homes are couples with children, one-parent families are much less common here than in most areas.

Home ownership is very high, with 56% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%. Rents and mortgage payments are also among the highest at this level, with typical weekly rents at $550.

Working from home is very common, with 45% of the workforce doing so, far above the national figure. The area is well-served by public transport, with 99.8% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop.

Around 33.1% of residents moved in the last five years, which is around the middle for its level. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 8.3% of the population.

The workforce is dominated by professionals and managers, and the unemployment rate of 1.6% is lower than most areas. However, the proportion of adults working or looking for work is much lower than most areas.

While 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, there are no groceries or health services within the same distance. The area's walkability score is 5.2, making it somewhat walkable.