2016, NSW

The community is predominantly young, with a typical age of 36 and far fewer children and seniors than the national average. About 22.4% of residents are in de facto relationships, a figure far above the national average.

This is a diverse area where 40.3% of people were born overseas, far above the national figure of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, and Irish.

Reflecting its overseas-born population, 26.7% of residents use a language other than English at home. Mandarin and Cantonese are the most common non-English languages spoken.

A majority of the community—54.9%—report having no religion, which is far above the national average. This figure has risen by 20 points since 2011.

The area is exceptionally well-qualified, with 49.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national figure of 26.3% and has risen 14 points since 2011.

Typical incomes are well above the national average, with a typical family earning $3,263 a week. Nearly a quarter of all residents earn $2,000 or more weekly.

While the area has a lower rate of long-term health conditions than most, 11.8% of people report a mental health condition, which is well above the national average.

Residents are far less likely to provide unpaid care or housework than people in other areas. Only 13.9% of people volunteer, which is about the same as the national figure.

Living arrangements are unique for the area, as 42.4% of people live alone—far above the national figure of 25.6%. Consequently, homes are small, with a typical size of 1.9 people.

Renters make up 61.9% of households, and detached houses are very rare at just 1.4%. Most people live in flats or apartments and pay a typical weekly rent of $500.

A huge 54.4% of the workforce works from home, and 39.9% of homes have no motor vehicle. The area is highly connected, with a 6-minute drive to the city and a 1-minute walk to public transport.

The population is very mobile, with 53.9% of residents having moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 23.2% of the community.

Employment is high, with 65.8% of adults working or looking for work. Most are employed full-time in professional, technical, or managerial roles.

The area ranks very high for overall advantage and job skills, though it scores much lower than most areas for direct access to money and resources.

The community is very safe, with only 8 recorded offences per 100,000 people, which is much lower than most areas.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 9.7. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, parks, and public transport.