2021, NSW

The typical resident is 37, which is a little younger than the national figure. It is a community of adults, as children under 15 make up only 13.0% of the population, well below the state and national averages.

People born overseas make up 31.1% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

While 13.0% of residents use a language other than English at home, this is far below the New South Wales average. Very few people, just 0.9%, speak little or no English.

The area has a very high proportion of people with no religion at 49.5%, a figure that has risen by 19 points since 2011 and sits far above the national average.

This is an exceptionally qualified community, with 60.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national figure of 26.3% and among the highest in the country.

Incomes here are among the highest at this level, with the typical family earning $4,589 a week. Nearly half of all households earn $3,000 or more weekly, a figure that rose 21 points since 2011.

Residents are generally healthier than most, with only 21.9% having a long-term health condition. Those needing help with daily activities are among the lowest in the country at 2.2%.

Volunteering is more common here than in the state average, with 17.6% of people pitching in. However, fewer people provide unpaid care for children or do housework compared to most areas.

The area has a very high number of people living alone at 38.6%. Households are smaller than usual, with only 2.1 people per home.

Renting is very common, with 46.4% of households renting and typical weekly rents of $595 being well above the national average. Detached houses are rare, as most people live in townhouses or flats.

A striking 59.0% of the workforce now works from home, a huge increase from 6.2% in 2011. Consequently, 21.2% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is far above the national figure.

The population is quite mobile, with 53.0% having moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 16.9% of the community.

Employment is very high, with 72.3% of adults working or looking for work. Most residents are professionals or managers, and 69.4% are employed full-time.

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

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 9.3. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, a school, groceries, and public transport.