2009, NSW

The community is notably young, with a typical resident aged 37, which is younger than the national figure of 38. It has a small population of children and seniors compared to most areas, though the proportion of people aged 65 and over rose 6.8 points since 2011.

Born overseas, 52.1% of residents come from outside Australia, a figure far above the national 27.7%. The most common ancestries are English, Chinese, and Australian.

Reflecting its diverse origins, 39.9% of people use a language other than English at home, which is far above the national average. Mandarin and Cantonese are the most common non-English languages spoken.

About 44.3% of residents identify as having no religion, a figure that has risen 12 points since 2011 and sits well above the Australian average of 38.9%.

This is a highly qualified area where 51.8% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national figure of 26.3%, and most of these qualifications are in management, commerce, or society and culture.

Typical weekly family incomes are well above the national average at $3,035. High earners are common here, with 28.0% of people earning $2,000 or more per week.

Residents are generally in good health, with only 19.0% reporting a long-term health condition, which is well below the national average of 27.7%.

Community participation in unpaid care and housework is among the lowest at this level, and only 12.0% of residents are volunteers.

The area has a high number of people living alone at 32.9%, which is well above the national figure of 25.6%. Typical households are small, with only 2.1 people per home.

Apartments dominate the landscape, making up 93.7% of homes. Renting is very common at 61.7%, and typical weekly rents of $580 are well above the national figure.

More than half of the workforce (52.4%) works from home, a figure far above the national average. Consequently, 28.8% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is far above the national figure of 7.4%.

The population is quite mobile, with 57.0% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 25.0% of the community.

Employment is high, with 67.0% of adults working or looking for work. Most residents are employed in professional or managerial roles within the technical, finance, and insurance sectors.

The area is ranked among the most advantaged in the country, receiving a top score of 10 for overall advantage, education, and job skills.

Described as a walker's paradise, 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, and public transport.