2047, NSW

The typical resident is 42, making the area noticeably older than the national figure of 38. Seniors make up 19.4% of the population, a figure that has risen since 2011, while children under 15 are less common here than in most other areas.

Overseas birthplaces are common, with 28.8% of people born abroad, which is slightly above the national average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most frequent ancestries reported.

About 21.7% of people use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas. Italian, Greek, and Mandarin are the most common non-English languages spoken.

Over half of residents identify as Christian, while 35.3% report no religion. This lack of religious affiliation has risen by 15 points since 2011, though it remains well below the national figure.

Education levels are among the highest in the country, with 46% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national average of 26.3%, and 75.6% of residents have completed Year 12.

Typical family incomes are far above the national figure, with a typical weekly income of $3,506. This wealth is reflected in the fact that 45.7% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a huge increase since 2011.

Residents generally enjoy good health, with only 3.7% needing help with daily activities and 24.3% having a long-term health condition, both of which are much lower than in most areas.

Volunteering is slightly more common here than in the rest of the state at 15.1%, though this is down from 2011. Unpaid care for children is at a similar level to the national average.

Small households are the norm, with 28.7% of people living alone and a typical size of 2.3 people per home. This is lower than the national average of 2.5.

Apartments are the dominant housing type at 57.1%, meaning there are far fewer separate houses than in most Australian areas. Rents and mortgage payments are both very high, with typical weekly rent at $600.

A striking 52.3% of people now work from home, a massive jump from just 5% in 2011. The area is very close to the city, with a typical drive time of only 8 minutes.

The community is quite mobile, with 42.6% of residents having moved in the last five years. This is slightly higher than the national average.

Employment rates are much higher than most areas, with 65.9% of adults working or looking for work. The workforce is dominated by professionals and managers, and the unemployment rate is a low 3.1%.

This area ranks at the very top for overall advantage, with a maximum score of 10. This reflects its exceptional levels of education, job skills, and access to resources.

The area is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.6, as nearly every home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, and parks.