2035, NSW

The population is slightly older than the national figure, with a typical age of 40. While children under 15 make up 16.2% of the community, there has been a steady increase in seniors, who now account for 18% of residents.

This is a diverse area where 41.1% of people were born overseas, a figure far above the national average. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, Chinese, and Irish.

Multiculturalism is evident here, as 34.6% of people use a language other than English at home, which is far above the Australian figure. Greek, Mandarin, and Cantonese are the most common non-English languages spoken.

About half of the community identifies as Christian, while 32.6% report no religion. The number of people with no religion has risen significantly since 2011.

This is a highly qualified area, with 39.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average. Since 2011, the share of people who finished Year 12 has risen by 10 points to 72.9%.

Earnings are much higher than in most areas, with 33.4% of households bringing in $3,000 or more a week. The typical weekly personal income of $1,008 is well above the national figure.

Residents are generally healthier than the average Australian, with a much lower rate of long-term health conditions (23.2%) and mental health conditions (6.3%).

Volunteer rates are much lower than in most areas, and fewer people spend significant time on unpaid housework compared to the state average.

Families with children make up 60% of households, though 27.4% of people live alone. On average, there are 2.5 people per home.

Housing is expensive and dense, with a typical weekly rent of $540 and monthly mortgage payments of $3,000. Flats or apartments are the most common home type, and very few residents live in separate houses compared to the rest of the state.

A huge shift toward flexible work is visible, with 41.3% of people working from home. The area is very well connected, with 14.7% of homes having no motor vehicle and a very short 13-minute drive to the city.

The community is quite mobile, with 38.2% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 15.1% of the population.

Professional roles are common, with a third of the workforce in professional occupations and many working in health, education, or technical services.

The area ranks in the top 10% for overall advantage and job skills, reflecting its high levels of education and wealth.

This is a very safe area, with recorded offences and motor vehicle theft rates among the lowest at this level.

Described as a walker's paradise, almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of public transport, parks, schools, and groceries.