2046, NSW

The typical resident is 42, making the area noticeably older than the national average. While children under 15 make up 17.4% of the population, the proportion of seniors aged 65 and over has risen to 19.4% since 2011.

Overseas birthplaces are common here, with 31.1% of people born abroad, which is well above the national figure. Italian and English ancestries are the most prominent, alongside significant Australian, Irish, and Chinese heritage.

Language diversity is high, with 29.7% of people using a language other than English at home, a figure well above the national average. Italian remains the most common non-English language used.

About 59.8% of residents identify as Christian, while 29.6% report having no religion. This lack of religious affiliation is much lower than in most other similar areas, although the figure has risen 13 points since 2011.

The area is far more qualified than most, with 38.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. High school completion is also far above the national average at 69.8%.

Household incomes are among the highest at this level, with a typical weekly family income of $3,051. This is well above the national figure, and 39% of households earn $3,000 or more each week.

Residents here are generally healthier than most, with long-term health conditions and mental health conditions both appearing much lower than in similar areas.

Volunteer rates are much lower than in most areas at 13%. Around 12.7% of the community provides unpaid care, which is slightly above the state average.

Families with children make up 61.2% of households. While typical home sizes are about the same as the national average, the area has fewer one-parent families than most other areas.

Housing is expensive and often compact, with typical weekly rents at $570 and monthly mortgage payments at $3,014. Flats and apartments are much more common here than in the rest of the country, and 33.6% of residents rent.

Remote work is very common, with 47.6% of people working from home. This is far above the national average, though the area's location means a very short 10-minute drive to the city.

The area is relatively stable, as the proportion of people moving in the last five years is well below the national figure. Recent arrivals from overseas have also fallen since 2011.

The workforce is highly professional, with 63.6% of adults working or looking for work. Unemployment is low at 3.3%, and many residents work in professional, technical, or healthcare roles.

This area ranks among the most advantaged in the country, scoring a perfect 10 for education and job skills and a 10 for overall advantage.

The neighbourhood is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a 15-minute walk to a park. Almost every home also has easy walking access to groceries and health services.