Sydney's East retains the title of highest population density

Sydney's East is showing strong population growth through higher density.  Units now represent 56% of all properties which is up from 51% in 2001.  This area has the highest population density with 7,601 persons per square km.  It is an area that attracts young professionals in their 20s to 30s. 

With 44% of the inner Sydney population renting, strong population growth and rental prices increasing, the return on investments is improving making for pockets of good potential buying.