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2044, NSW

4 km²

Weekly incomes are among the highest in the region for the 8,278 people living in postcode 2044. This is a highly educated and professional community where nearly half of adults hold a university degree. The area is noticeably younger than the national average, with a strong presence of young adults and a high proportion of people in de facto relationships. It is a well-off, urban neighbourhood where many residents work from home and enjoy a high level of amenity.

An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.

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The community is noticeably younger than the rest of Australia, with a typical resident aged 36 and far fewer seniors than usual. De facto relationships are very common here, appearing in 21.8% of households, which is far above the national figure.

Overseas birth is much more common here than in most areas, with 34% of residents born abroad. The most frequent ancestries are English, Australian, and Irish.

Language diversity is high, with 26.5% of people using a language other than English at home. While English remains dominant, Vietnamese and Cantonese are the most common other languages spoken.

A majority of residents (54.8%) report having no religion, a figure far above the national average. This trend has grown significantly, with the proportion rising 25 points since 2011.

This is a highly qualified area where 44.8% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher. This high level of education is reflected in the fact that 75.4% of residents completed Year 12, far above the state average.

Household incomes are very high, with 42.1% of homes earning $3,000 or more per week. The typical weekly family income of $3,092 is well above the national figure.

Residents generally report fewer long-term health conditions than most areas, though those with mental health conditions are a little more common than the state average.

Participation in unpaid work is lower than usual, with fewer people providing unpaid care or doing significant housework and volunteering compared to other areas.

Families with couples and children make up 52.3% of households. People living alone are less common here than in most other Australian areas.

Housing is expensive and often smaller, with few three-bedroom homes and a high proportion of renters. Typical weekly rents are far above the national average at $630.

Working from home is very common, with 49.8% of the workforce doing so. This is far above the national figure, and nearly 15% of homes have no motor vehicle.

The population is quite mobile, with 45.7% of residents having moved house in the last five years, which is much higher than in most other areas.

Employment levels are very high, with 72.5% of adults working or looking for work. Professionals and managers make up the largest share of the workforce.

The area is ranked among the most advantaged in the country, scoring a perfect 10 for education and job skills.

The number of recorded offences is lower than in most similar areas.

This is a walker's paradise, with nearly every home within a 15-minute walk of parks, groceries, and public transport.

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