2010, NSW

Young adults aged 25 to 44 make up over half the population. The area is noticeably younger than the rest of the state, with very few children under 15 and a low proportion of seniors.

People born overseas make up 42.7% of the community, a figure far above the national average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

Language diversity is high, with 23.6% of people using a language other than English at home, which is a little above the national figure.

A majority of residents (56.2%) report having no religion, a figure far above the national average that has risen 20 points since 2011.

The community is exceptionally well-qualified; 55.4% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far above the state and national averages.

Incomes are among the highest in the country, with the typical family earning $3,709 a week and 31.7% of people earning $2,000 or more weekly.

Residents are generally healthy, with long-term health conditions appearing well below the national average. However, mental health conditions are a little more common here than in most areas.

Unpaid care and housework are much less common here than elsewhere, which is consistent with the high proportion of working professionals in the area.

The area is dominated by single-person households, with 48.8% of people living alone, far above the national figure of 25.6%.

Rentals are very common, making up 64% of homes, and typical weekly rents of $550 are well above the national average. Most people live in flats or apartments.

Working from home is very common for 56.2% of the workforce, and nearly half of all homes have no motor vehicle.

The population is highly mobile, with nearly 60% of residents moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals also make up a large share at 24.8%.

Employment is strong, with 70% of the population working full-time. Most residents work in professional, technical, or financial roles.

The area is ranked among the most advantaged in the country, specifically scoring the highest possible mark for education and job skills.

Recorded offences are much lower than in most similar areas.

This is a walker's paradise, with a walkability score of 9.8 and 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, and public transport.