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Pittwater
154 km²
A typical resident in Pittwater is 46, making the area far older than the national figure. This is a wealthy, well-qualified community where many people have a bachelor's degree or higher. The area is largely residential and has grown by over 6,000 people since 2011. It is a place where high incomes and a high rate of home ownership define the local character.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
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Pittwater is an older community, with 23.5% of people aged 65 and over, which is well above the national figure. The population grew by 9.2% since 2011, though the proportion of children under 15 fell slightly during that time.
Most residents were born in Australia, though 24.0% were born overseas, which is well below the state average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries reported.
English is the dominant language here, with 87.1% of people using it only. Only 8.9% use another language at home, a figure far below both the state and national averages.
A large number of residents report no religion at 44.4%, which is well above the national figure and has risen sharply by 28 points since 2011.
The area is highly qualified, with 32.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the national figure and reflects a significant increase since 2011.
Pittwater is among the wealthiest areas, with a typical family income of $2,942 a week, well above the national figure. About 38.7% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.
Residents generally report good health; those needing help with daily activities are at 4.4%, which is a little below the state average. Mental health conditions are also much lower than in most similar areas.
Volunteering is common here, with 17.4% of people helping out, which is well above the national figure. A higher than average 27.6% of people also provide unpaid childcare.
Family homes are common, with 61.9% of households consisting of couples with children. One-parent families are among the lowest in the region at 10.0%.
Housing is expensive, with typical weekly rents at $650 and monthly mortgage payments at $3,098, both far above national figures. However, 40.9% of homes are owned outright.
Working from home is very common at 40.6%, which is far above the national figure. While public transport use for commuting is low, most homes have two or more vehicles.
The community is relatively stable, as 35.6% of people moved in the last five years, which is well below the national average. Recent overseas arrivals are also much lower than in most areas.
The unemployment rate is very low at 3.1%, well below the state and national figures. Many residents work as professionals or managers in technical and commercial fields.
The area is very walkable, with 94.7% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. This high level of walkability exists despite a terrain slope that is well above the state average.