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2045, NSW

2 km²

Older adults and established families make up the heart of postcode 2045. The typical resident is 46, which is far older than the national figure, and about 22% of the community are seniors. This is a high-earning, well-educated area where most people own their homes and a huge proportion of the workforce now works from home. It is a settled, affluent pocket of Greater Sydney with a strong European influence and a very high standard of living.

2045, NSW's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.

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The area is noticeably older than the state average, with seniors making up 22.2% of the population. Children under 15 make up 16.5%, a figure that has fallen since 2011.

European roots are strong here, with 30.4% of residents claiming Italian ancestry. About 28.1% of people were born overseas, though this is a little below the New South Wales average.

Language diversity is high, and 26.9% of people use a language other than English at home, most commonly Italian. This is well above the national figure, although the proportion has fallen since 2011.

Most residents identify as Christian (59.6%), while 33.2% report having no religion. The number of people with no religion has risen by 14 points since 2011.

This is a highly qualified community where 38.4% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure. Nearly 70% of residents have completed Year 12, a significant increase since 2011.

Household incomes are among the highest in the country, with 45.1% of homes earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical family income is $3,494 weekly, which is far above the national figure.

People needing help with daily activities make up 8.1% of the population, which is much higher than most areas. This is consistent with the area's older age profile.

Unpaid care is common here, with 15.5% of people providing unpaid care, a figure well above the national average. About 15.9% of residents are volunteers.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with an average of 2.8 people per household. One-parent families are less common here than in most other areas, at 10.2%.

Home ownership is very high, with 49.6% of homes owned outright. Most are separate houses with three or more bedrooms, and typical monthly mortgage payments are far above the state average at $3,674.

Working from home has surged to 48.6%, a massive increase since 2011. While 9.3% of homes have no car, the area is very well served by buses, with a short 3-minute walk to the nearest stop.

The population is very stable, with only 27.7% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals are also much lower than in most areas.

Professionals and managers make up the bulk of the workforce. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, which is lower than both the state and national figures.

This area is among the most advantaged in the country, scoring the maximum 10 for access to money, resources, education, and job skills.

The area is a walker's paradise, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a school, park, and public transport. Almost all residents can reach groceries and health services on foot within 15 minutes.

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