2043, NSW

The typical resident is 34, making the area noticeably younger than the national figure. It is a community of young adults, with over half the population aged between 25 and 44, and a very low proportion of seniors.

Overseas birth is common here, with 37.5% of people born abroad, a figure well above the national average. English is the most common ancestry, followed by Australian and Irish.

About one in five people use a language other than English at home, which is higher than in most similar areas, though still below the state average. Mandarin is the most common second language.

A huge majority of residents have no religion, at 67.1%, which is far above the national figure. This trend has grown significantly, rising 22 points since 2011.

This is an exceptionally qualified community, with 62.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national average and consistent with the high number of professionals living here.

Incomes are very high, with typical weekly household earnings of $3,020, far above the national figure. Nearly half of all households earn $3,000 or more per week.

The area is generally healthy, with a long-term health condition rate well below the national average. However, mental health conditions are more common here than in most other areas.

Unpaid care roles are less common than in most areas, with far fewer people caring for children or providing unpaid housework. Only 14.8% of residents volunteer.

Homes are smaller than usual, with only 2.0 people per household. Many people live alone, and over half of all households are couples without children.

Renting is the norm for 53.3% of households, and apartments are the dominant home type. This helps explain why only 12.7% of homes are owned outright, far below the national figure.

Working from home is incredibly common, with 64.2% of the workforce doing so. Consequently, 25.2% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is far above the national average.

The population is very mobile, with 63.8% of people moving house in the last five years. This is far above the national figure, alongside a high rate of recent overseas arrivals.

Employment is strong, with 81.6% of adults working or looking for work. Most people are employed full-time in professional or managerial roles.

The area ranks as a 10 out of 10 for overall advantage, driven by its exceptional levels of education and job skills.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 9.3. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, parks, and public transport.