2028, NSW

The community is older than the national average, with 22.2% of people aged 65 and over, a figure that has risen since 2011. It has very few children, with only 12.4% under age 15, which is well below the New South Wales average.

International backgrounds are common here, as 35.3% of people were born overseas, well above the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish, Scottish, and Chinese.

While 16.5% of residents use a language other than English at home, this is far below the New South Wales average. Most people speak English only, and very few have trouble with English proficiency.

A large portion of the community identifies as having no religion, representing 38.0% of residents. This has seen a significant increase of 18 percentage points since 2011, though Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 39.3%.

The area is exceptionally well-qualified, with 57.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure of 26.3%. This high level of education is reflected in the fact that 85.2% of residents completed Year 12.

Typical incomes are among the highest in the country, with the typical weekly household income reaching $3,077. Nearly half of all households earn $3,000 or more per week, a figure that rose 24 points since 2011.

Residents generally enjoy good health, as the 23.7% of people with a long-term health condition is much lower than the national average. Only 2.6% of the population requires help with daily activities.

Volunteerism is higher than the state average at 16.5%, although this has fallen slightly since 2011. Far fewer people here provide unpaid childcare or housework compared to most other areas.

Living arrangements are often small, with 34.1% of people living alone and a typical household size of 2.1 people. This is much lower than the national typical of 2.5.

The landscape is dominated by apartments, which make up 76.6% of homes. Renting is very common at 42.9%, and the typical weekly rent of $720 is far above the national figure.

Working from home is the primary way people get to work, at 60.3%, which is far above the national average. Consequently, 18.2% of homes have no motor vehicle, a much higher rate than most areas.

The area is highly mobile, with 52.5% of the population moving in the last five years. This movement is partly driven by recent overseas arrivals, who make up 16.3% of the community.

Employment is strong, with 67.3% of people working full-time and an unemployment rate of 3.4%, which is lower than the state average. Most residents work as professionals or managers in technical, financial, or health roles.

The area ranks at the very top for overall advantage and job skills. This reflects the combined impact of high incomes and the same high levels of university education seen in the qualifications data.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 9.5, where every single home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, and public transport. It offers far more walkable amenities per 1,000 residents than the state average.