2029, NSW

The typical resident is 40, and the population has grown by 5.4% since 2011. While children under 15 make up 16.3% of the community, the number of seniors has risen to 20.3%.

This is a very diverse area where 40.2% of people were born overseas, a figure far above the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish, Scottish, and Italian.

About 19.7% of residents use a language other than English at home, though this is still well below the New South Wales average. English is the main language for 74.5% of the community.

Religion is a notable feature here, with 29.0% of residents identifying as Jewish. Those with no religion make up 28.8% of the population, which is far below the national figure.

The area is among the most qualified in the country, with 47.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the state average, and 82.0% of residents have completed Year 12.

Incomes are among the highest in the region, with 42.8% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical family income is $3,510, far above the national figure of $2,120.

Residents enjoy good health, as the 22.2% of people with a long-term health condition is well below the national average. Only 3.2% of people need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is higher than the national average at 16.8%. However, fewer people here do heavy unpaid housework or provide unpaid care compared to most other areas.

The community has a high number of people living alone at 30.0%. Households are generally smaller than average, with 2.3 people per home.

Apartments dominate the landscape, making up 68.8% of homes. Renting is much more common than elsewhere at 42.4%, and typical weekly rents are far above the national average at $630.

Working from home is very common, with 51.7% of the workforce doing so. This high rate of home work is consistent with the 12.0% of homes that have no motor vehicle.

The area is quite mobile, as 46.3% of residents moved house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 12.3% of the population.

Employment is strong, with a low unemployment rate of 3.4%. Most people work in professional and technical roles, with 37.9% of the workforce being professionals.

This area ranks at the very top for overall advantage, scoring 10 out of 10. This is driven by exceptional education and job skills levels.

Described as a walker's paradise, 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, and public transport.