Ku-ring-gai

The typical resident is 42, making the population noticeably older than the national figure. While the area grew by 14% since 2011, it has a very small Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population at 0.2%, which is among the lowest for its level.

People born overseas make up 42.6% of the community, a figure far above the national average. This diversity has grown since 2011, with English, Chinese, and Australian being the most common ancestries reported.

Language diversity is high, with 33.4% of people using a language other than English at home, which is far above the national figure. Mandarin and Cantonese are the most common non-English languages spoken.

The number of people reporting no religion has risen sharply to 41.3% since 2011. This is well above the New South Wales figure, though Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 44.6%.

Education levels are exceptionally high, with 53.7% of adults holding a university degree and 85.4% having completed Year 12. These figures are far above the national average, reflecting a highly qualified workforce.

Incomes are among the highest in the country, with the typical weekly family income reaching $3,447. Nearly half of all households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far above the state and national figures.

Residents report better health than most other areas, with a long-term health condition affecting only 22.9% of people. Similarly, the rate of mental health conditions is well below the national figure.

This is a community with high levels of civic engagement, as 20.4% of people volunteer, which is well above the national figure. There is also a high rate of unpaid childcare and housework compared to other areas.

The First Nations community is small, numbering 299 people. However, they achieve outcomes far above the national average, including a 73.7% Year 12 completion rate and much lower unemployment at 5.2%.

Families are larger than usual here, with 2.9 people per home and a high proportion of couples with children. Very few people live alone, at just 16.9%, which is well below the national figure.

Homes are typically large and expensive, with 78.1% having three or more bedrooms and typical monthly mortgages reaching $3,500. While 40.2% of homes are owned outright, renting is far less common here than in the rest of the state.

Work patterns have shifted dramatically, with 54.8% of people now working from home, far above the national figure. The area is well served by public transport, and almost every home is within a 10-minute walk of a stop.

The population is relatively mobile, with 37.6% of residents having moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 11% of the community, though this has fallen since 2011.

The workforce is dominated by professionals and managers, with 61.2% of adults working or looking for work. Most employees are in professional, technical, or health-related industries.

Ku-ring-gai is one of the most advantaged areas in the country, scoring a maximum of 10 for overall advantage. This is reflected in its high number of businesses and a very high level of access to resources.

The area is notably wetter than the rest of the state, with an average annual rainfall of 1,447mm. Temperatures are generally mild, with a minimum temperature slightly higher than the state average.

Crime rates are among the lowest at this level across almost every category, including burglary and theft. The overall recorded offence rate is very low compared to other areas.

The area is very walkable, with 86.4% of homes having a '15-minute-city' walkshed. Residents have excellent access to parks, schools, and health services, all of which are far above the state average.