2036, NSW

The community is slightly younger than the national average, with a typical resident aged 39. There is a higher presence of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people compared to most areas, at 4.1%.

Birthplaces are diverse, as 38.1% of residents were born overseas, a figure far above the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish and Chinese.

Reflecting its heritage, 30.9% of people use a language other than English at home, which is well above the national figure. Mandarin and Cantonese are the most common non-English languages spoken.

Most residents identify as Christian, though the number of people reporting no religion has risen 15 points since 2011 to reach 28.3%. This is still far below the national average.

This is a highly qualified area where 29.3% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher. This trend has grown significantly, with the share of people completing Year 12 rising 14 points since 2011.

Earnings are much higher than in most areas, with a typical weekly family income of $2,506. The proportion of households earning over $3,000 a week has more than doubled since 2011.

Residents generally enjoy good health, as the rate of long-term health conditions is well below the national figure. Mental health conditions are also much lower than in most areas.

Participation in unpaid work is low, with fewer people volunteering or providing unpaid care compared to most areas. Only 10.2% of the community are volunteers.

Homes tend to be slightly larger than average with 2.6 people per dwelling. Families with one parent are more common here than in most other areas.

The area has a high proportion of renters at 41.9% and very few detached houses. This has led to high housing costs, with typical weekly rents reaching $520.

Public transport is highly accessible, with 99.7% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop. Meanwhile, 34.1% of the workforce now works from home, a massive increase from 2011.

The population is quite mobile, with 39.5% of residents having moved house in the last five years. About 13.9% of the community arrived from overseas recently.

Most residents work in professional or managerial roles. The largest industries for employment are healthcare, construction, and education.

This area is among the most advantaged in the region, ranking higher than 90% of all areas for overall advantage. This is supported by very high scores for education and job skills.

Postcode 2036 is very walkable, with 98.8% of homes having a 15-minute-city walkshed. Almost all residents can walk to a park, school, or public transport stop within 15 minutes.