2041, NSW

The typical resident is 43, making the area noticeably older than both the state and national figures. There is a strong presence of couples in de facto relationships, which is well above the national average, and the population has grown by 5.6% since 2011.

About 30.2% of people were born overseas, a figure slightly above the national average. English is the most common ancestry at 41.8%, followed by Australian and Irish heritage.

While 11.5% of people use a language other than English at home, this is far below the New South Wales and national averages. Only 1.1% of residents speak little or no English.

A majority of residents (52.6%) report having no religion, which is far above the national figure. This represents a significant increase of 17 percentage points since 2011.

This is a highly qualified community where 56.9% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far exceeding the national average. Most residents have completed Year 12, with management, commerce, and social sciences being the most common fields of study.

Weekly incomes are among the highest in the country, with the typical family earning $4,602. Nearly half of all households earn $3,000 or more per week, a figure that has risen by 21 percentage points since 2011.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most other areas, with only 3.2% needing help with daily activities. The rate of long-term health conditions is also much lower than the national average.

Volunteering is common here, with 20.4% of people helping out, which is well above the national figure. About 26.6% of the community provide unpaid childcare.

Homes tend to be small, with just 2.2 people per household. This is partly because 31.6% of people live alone, a rate well above the state and national averages.

Renting is much more common here than elsewhere, with 38.6% of households renting at a typical weekly cost of $640. Detached houses are rare, and the typical monthly mortgage payment of $4,000 is far above the national figure.

Working from home is the dominant trend, with 61.1% of people doing so. This is far above the national average and represents a massive increase from 2011, when only 7.1% worked from home.

The area is quite dynamic, with 43.3% of residents moving in the last five years. However, the rate of recent arrivals from overseas has fallen by 11 percentage points since 2011.

Employment is strong, with 67.1% of people working full-time and an unemployment rate of 3.8%, which is lower than the national average. Professionals and managers make up the bulk of the workforce.

The area is among the most advantaged in the country, receiving a maximum score of 10 for overall advantage and job skills.

Described as a walker's paradise, every single home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, and public transport. The walkability score of 9.0 is well above the state average.