2038, NSW

The typical resident is 38, making the area a little younger than the New South Wales average. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 13.6% of the population, which is well below the national figure, while 18.6% of residents are in de facto relationships.

People born overseas make up 26.0% of the community, which is much higher than most similar areas. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, Irish and Scottish.

English is the main language for 80.9% of residents. While 13.8% use another language at home, this is far below the New South Wales average of 26.6%.

A majority of residents—54.3%—report having no religion, a figure far above the national average. This represents a significant increase from 2011, when the figure was 38.2%.

This is a highly qualified area where 54.9% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, far exceeding the national average of 26.3%. This high level of education is reflected in the fact that 81.1% of residents completed Year 12.

Household incomes are among the highest at this level, with a typical weekly family income of $3,905. Nearly 45% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far above the national figure of 22.6%.

Residents generally report good health, with only 3.6% needing help with daily activities. However, the rate of mental health conditions at 9.8% is a little above the national average.

Volunteering is relatively common at 18.0%, which is well above the state average. Conversely, the proportion of people providing unpaid care or doing heavy housework is much lower than in most similar areas.

Living arrangements are diverse, with 31.5% of people living alone, a figure well above the national average. Only 9.3% of households are one-parent families, which is well below the national figure.

The housing market is expensive and dominated by townhouses or apartments, with typical weekly rents at $570. Renting is much more common here than elsewhere, accounting for 41.8% of homes.

Working from home is very common, with 56.3% of people doing so—far above the national average. This is supported by the area's proximity to the city, with a typical drive time of just 6 minutes.

The population is quite mobile, as 44.3% of residents moved in the last five years, which is well above the national average. Recent overseas arrivals make up 10.9% of the population.

The workforce is highly active, with 70.5% of adults working or looking for work. Most common jobs are professional or managerial roles, with 65.0% of the population employed full-time.

The area ranks at the very top for overall advantage and education and job skills. Its overall advantage score of 1,159 is among the highest at this level.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 9.2, as 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of parks, schools, groceries and health services.