2020, NSW

The community is far younger than the national figure, with 49.4% of people aged between 25 and 44. In contrast, seniors make up only 7.5% of the population, which is well below the New South Wales average of 17.6%. De facto relationships are also much more common here than in most other areas.

This is a very diverse area where 59.8% of residents were born overseas, a figure far above the national average. The most common ancestries are Chinese, English, and Australian, with a significant number of people born in China.

Language diversity is very high, with 56.1% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the New South Wales figure of 26.6%, and Mandarin is the most common non-English language spoken.

About 40.8% of residents identify as Christian, while 35.1% report having no religion. The proportion of people with no religion has risen by 20 points since 2011, though it remains well below the national figure.

The area is highly qualified, with 43% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average of 26.3%. High school completion is also among the highest at this level, with 77.2% of residents finishing Year 12.

Incomes are much higher than in most areas, with a typical weekly household income of $2,254. This is well above the national figure, and 31.5% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Residents enjoy very good health, as the proportion of people with a long-term health condition is far below the state average. Only 4.3% of people report a mental health condition, which is well below the national figure.

Community participation in unpaid work is much lower than in most areas. This includes a lower rate of people caring for children, providing unpaid care, or volunteering compared to the state and national averages.

Most homes are occupied by couples, with 49.3% having children and 37.8% without. The number of people living alone is well below the national average, and there are fewer one-parent families than in most areas.

The housing landscape is dominated by flats or apartments, which make up 74.3% of homes. Renting is very common at 56.7%, and the typical weekly rent of $600 is far above the national figure.

A large 37.3% of the workforce now works from home, a massive increase since 2011. While many residents do not own a car, those who commute use public transport at rates well above the national average.

The area is highly transient, with 63% of people moving house in the last five years. This high turnover is linked to the fact that 31.4% of residents arrived from overseas recently, a rate far above the national average.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most areas, with 68.4% participating in the workforce. Professional and technical roles are the most common, though the unemployment rate is a little above the national figure.

The area scores among the highest for overall advantage and job skills. While it ranks very high for education and professional qualifications, it has lower access to some money and resources compared to similar areas.

Described as a walker's paradise, nearly every home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, and public transport. The walkability score of 9.2 is well above the New South Wales average.