2037, NSW

The typical resident is 36, making the area noticeably younger than both the state and national figures. It has a small population of children and seniors, while a high number of residents are in de facto relationships.

This is a diverse community where 37.4% of people were born overseas, a figure well above the national average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries, with Chinese ancestry also representing a significant share.

About a quarter of residents use a language other than English at home, which is a little above the national figure and has risen since 2011. Mandarin and Vietnamese are the most common non-English languages spoken.

The area is overwhelmingly secular, with 55.5% of people reporting no religion. This is far above the national figure and represents a rise of 18 percentage points since 2011.

Education levels are exceptionally high, with 53.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 78.6% having completed Year 12, both far above the national average.

Typical incomes are very high; the typical family earns $3,183 a week, which is well above the national figure. One in four people earns $2,000 or more weekly.

While fewer people here need help with daily activities than in most areas, there is a much higher rate of mental health conditions compared to the rest of the state.

Unpaid care for children and housework is much lower than in most areas, which is consistent with the small number of children living here. Volunteering is more common than the state average.

Small households are the norm, with a very high proportion of people living alone (40.4%) and a typical home containing just 2.0 people.

Renting is the dominant tenure for 61.2% of households, and apartments or townhouses make up the vast majority of homes. Typical weekly rents are $495, well above the national figure.

The area is highly car-independent, as 31.7% of homes have no motor vehicle and 56.2% of the workforce works from home. This is supported by a very short walk to public transport.

This is a highly mobile population, with 55.0% of residents having moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas also make up a much higher share than the national average.

The workforce is predominantly professional, with a high rate of full-time employment (64.2%) and a high concentration of jobs in professional, technical, and education roles.

The area is ranked among the most advantaged in the country due to its exceptional levels of education and job skills.

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