2039, NSW

The typical resident is 40 years old, and the population has grown by 8.0% since 2011. De facto relationships are very common here, appearing well above the state and national rates.

About 30.1% of people were born overseas, which is much higher than most similar areas and slightly above the national average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

While 13.6% of residents use a language other than English at home, this is far below the New South Wales figure. Very few people, just 1.3%, speak little or no English.

A large majority of the community has no religion, at 53.9%, which is far above the national figure. This represents a significant increase of 18 percentage points since 2011.

This is a highly educated area where 54.6% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, far exceeding the national average. A huge 82.3% of residents have completed Year 12.

Incomes are very high here, with 50.6% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical weekly household income of $3,196 is far above the national figure.

Residents are generally healthy; only 2.7% need help with daily activities, which is well below the national average. Long-term health conditions are also much less common than in most areas.

Volunteer rates are lower than in most similar areas, though still slightly above the state average. Unpaid care for children is around the middle for this level.

Single-person households are more common than usual, with 29.1% of people living alone. This is consistent with a lower-than-average number of people per home.

Housing is expensive, with typical weekly rents and monthly mortgage payments far above the national figures. Detached houses are rare, and renting is much more common than in most areas.

A striking 60.1% of the workforce now works from home, a massive increase since 2011. The area is very close to the city, with a typical five-minute drive time.

The population is quite mobile, as 48.2% of residents moved in the last five years. This is well above the national average.

The area has a very strong job market, with 70.4% of people employed full-time and an unemployment rate lower than most areas. Many residents work as professionals or managers.

This area ranks among the most advantaged in the country for its access to resources, education, and job skills, achieving the highest possible score in several categories.

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