2026, NSW

The community is noticeably younger than the state and national average, with 47.8% of people being young adults aged 25 to 44. De facto relationships are far more common here than elsewhere, and the population grew by 7.6% since 2011.

Overseas born residents make up 42.6% of the population, which is far above the national figure. This diversity has risen since 2011, with English and Australian being the most common ancestries.

About one in five people use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas. However, the proportion of people who speak little or no English is well below the state average.

The area is significantly less religious than the rest of the country, with 47.0% of people reporting no religion. This figure has risen by 21 points since 2011.

Education levels are exceptionally high, with 53.7% of adults holding a university degree and 83.0% having completed Year 12. Most qualifications are in management, commerce, society, and culture.

Typical incomes are far above the national figure, with the typical family earning $3,685 a week. Nearly half of all households earn $3,000 or more weekly, a trend that has risen sharply since 2011.

Residents are in very good health; only 2.3% need help with daily activities, which is among the lowest rates for similar areas. Long-term health conditions are also well below the state and national averages.

Unpaid care for children and housework is much lower here than in most other areas. About 15.7% of people volunteer, which is slightly above the national figure.

Homes are generally small, with a typical size of 2.2 people. There is a high proportion of people living alone (31.2%) and a much lower rate of one-parent families compared to the state average.

The area is dominated by flats and apartments, with only 9.4% of homes being separate houses. Renting is very common at 56.3%, and typical weekly rents are far above the national average at $680.

Working from home is extremely common, with 56.8% of the workforce doing so. While 21.2% of homes have no motor vehicle, the area is highly connected with a short 2-minute walk to the nearest stop.

The population is very mobile, with 54.5% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 28.0% of the community, far exceeding the national average.

A large proportion of the population is working or looking for work, with 66.1% employed full-time. Most residents work as professionals or managers in technical and financial fields.

The area is ranked at the highest possible level for overall advantage, driven by its exceptional scores for education and job skills.

Recorded offences are very low, with only 3 per 100,000 people, which is much lower than in most other areas.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 9.4. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, parks, and schools.