2027, NSW

The population is noticeably older than the state and national average, with 28.1% of residents aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 10.9% of the community, which is well below the national figure.

People born overseas make up 35.2% of the population, a figure well above the national average. English is the most common ancestry at 34.8%, followed by Australian and Irish heritage.

While 15.5% of residents use a language other than English at home, this is far below the New South Wales average. Only 1.0% of the community speaks little or no English.

A large proportion of the community identifies with no religion, at 37.0%, though this is slightly below the national figure. Christianity is the most common affiliation at 42.0%, and 9.6% identify as Jewish.

This is a highly qualified area where 53.8% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure. This trend is reflected in school attainment, with 82.8% of residents completing Year 12.

Wealth is very high here, with 46.7% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical family income is $4,558, which is far above the national figure of $2,120.

Residents report better health than most areas, with only 3.3% needing help with daily activities. The rate of mental health conditions is also well below the national average at 5.6%.

Volunteer rates are high at 18.4%, which is well above the state average. However, far fewer people provide unpaid childcare or housework compared to most other areas.

Small households are common, with 38.0% of people living alone, far above the national figure. This is consistent with the lower number of children in the area, resulting in just 2.0 people per home.

The area is dominated by apartments, which make up 78.8% of homes. Rent is very high, with a typical weekly rent of $750, and monthly mortgage payments are far above the national average at $3,500.

Working from home is very common, with 57.3% of the workforce doing so. This high rate of home-based work is mirrored by a high number of homes with no motor vehicle, at 16.4%.

The community is quite mobile, with 47.3% of people moving house in the last five years, which is well above the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals make up 12.8% of the population.

Full-time employment is much higher than most areas at 64.8%, while the unemployment rate is a low 3.4%. Most residents work as professionals or managers in technical and financial fields.

This area ranks among the most advantaged in the country, achieving a top score of 10 for both overall advantage and education and job skills.

Described as a walker's paradise, 97.7% of homes have a 15-minute-city walkshed. Nearly every resident lives within a short walk of public transport, parks, and schools.