2030, NSW

The population has grown slightly to 14,434 people. It is noticeably older than the national figure, and while 19.1% are children, there has been a rise in seniors, who now make up 18.2% of the community.

A significant 37.7% of residents were born overseas, which is well above the national figure. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries, with a notable 9.5% of the population born in South Africa.

While 19.3% of people use a language other than English at home, this is well below the New South Wales average. Most common non-English languages include Mandarin, Greek, and Cantonese.

The area has a much lower proportion of people with no religion than most other areas, at 25.9%. Christianity (34.3%) and Judaism (30.5%) are the most common affiliations.

This is a highly qualified community where nearly half of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far exceeding the national figure. High school completion is also among the highest for its level at 84.8%.

Incomes are far above the national average, with 52.4% of households earning $3,000 or more per week. The typical family income is $4,557, which is more than double the national figure.

Residents report very good health, with long-term health conditions and mental health conditions both well below the national average. Only 3.4% of people need help with daily activities.

Volunteer rates are well above the national figure at 20.3%. Additionally, 29.3% of people provide unpaid childcare, which is higher than in most similar areas.

Families are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children (68.8%) and a much lower rate of people living alone compared to the state.

Housing is expensive, with typical weekly rents at $715 and monthly mortgages at $4,329, both far above the national figures. Detached houses are less common here than in other areas, with 34.9% living in flats or apartments.

Over half of the workforce (50.7%) now works from home, a massive increase since 2011. The area is very well served by public transport, with a high number of stops and a short walk to the nearest one.

About 36.3% of residents moved house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 7.2% of the population, which is well below the state and national figures.

The workforce is predominantly professional, with 39.3% of residents in professional roles and 26.6% in management. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, which is lower than the national figure.

This area ranks at the highest possible level for overall advantage, as well as for access to resources and job skills.

The area is very walkable, with 99.3% of homes within a 15-minute walk of essential services. Almost every home is within a short walk of a park, school, or public transport stop.