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2017, NSW

2 km²

Over half of the 29,003 residents in postcode 2017 have no religious affiliation, a figure far above the national average. This is a young, professional community where most people are in their early 30s and many work from home. The area has grown rapidly, doubling in size since 2011. It is a highly educated and affluent hub where a majority of residents were born overseas and a large proportion live in apartments.

2017, NSW's schools draw a less advantaged community than the area overall.

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The typical resident is just 32, making this area noticeably younger than both the state and nation. It is a place for young adults, with 56.7% aged between 25 and 44, and far fewer children and seniors than usual.

Overseas born residents make up 58% of the population, a figure far above the national average. Chinese and English are the most common ancestries, consistent with the 15.4% of people born in China.

Language diversity is high, with 44% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the national figure, with Mandarin being the most common second language at 16.3%.

A majority of people (52.7%) report no religion, which is far above the national figure. This trend has grown significantly, rising 25 points since 2011.

This is a highly qualified community where 51.3% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national average, and the proportion of residents who completed Year 12 has risen 16 points since 2011.

Earnings are well above the national figure, with a typical weekly personal income of $1,216. About 21.8% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, which is well above the national average.

Residents here are in good health, with a long-term health condition rate of 18.1%, which is well below the national figure. Only 3% of people need help with daily activities.

Unpaid care and volunteering are much lower here than in most similar areas. Only 9.6% of people volunteer, and just 11.6% care for children unpaid.

The community is dominated by small households, with 36.7% of people living alone. This is far above the national average, and the typical home holds only 1.9 people.

Apartments make up 91.7% of homes, which helps explain why only 0.4% of dwellings are separate houses. Renting is very common at 71.7%, with a typical weekly rent of $575, well above the national figure.

The area is a hub for remote work, with 52% of people working from home. Because of this and the high walkability, 34.7% of homes have no motor vehicle, far above the national average.

The population is very mobile, with 68% of people having moved in the last five years. This is far above the national average and is partly driven by the 33.8% who arrived recently from overseas.

More people are working or looking for work here (67.7%) than in most similar areas. Professionals and managers make up the bulk of the workforce, with 40.9% in professional roles.

This area is ranked among the most advantaged in the country, particularly regarding education and job skills. It has an overall advantage score of 1,110, well above the national average.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 9.6. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, schools, and public transport.

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