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2061, NSW

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A far more affluent and educated community than the state average, postcode 2061 is a high-density hub of professionals. It is a place of striking contrasts, where typical weekly incomes are far above national figures, yet most residents live in small apartments. The area is notably older than most, with a strong presence of seniors and a very small population of children. This creates a refined, adult atmosphere in a highly walkable urban setting.

2061, NSW's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.

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The typical resident is 44, making the area noticeably older than both New South Wales and Australia. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 23.4% of the population, a figure that has risen significantly since 2011.

This is a diverse community where 43.0% of people were born overseas, a proportion far above the national figure. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries, followed by Chinese.

About 25.4% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is well above the Australian average. This reflects the area's high overseas birth rate, with Mandarin and Cantonese being the most common non-English languages.

People with no religion make up 40.5% of the community, which is well above the state average and has risen by 12 points since 2011. Christianity is also common at 40.6%.

This is an exceptionally well-qualified area where 58.6% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure. High school completion is also very high, with 80.3% of residents finishing Year 12.

Incomes are far above the national average, with 43.3% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical family income of $4,008 is nearly double the New South Wales average.

Residents report fewer long-term health problems than most areas. Only 24.7% have a long-term health condition, and those needing help with daily activities are much lower than the state average at 3.8%.

Volunteering is more common here than in the rest of the state, with 17.4% of people helping out. However, far fewer people provide unpaid childcare or housework compared to most other areas.

Homes here are small and often occupied by single people, with 46.4% of residents living alone. This is far above the national average, and the typical home contains only 1.7 people.

Apartments dominate the landscape, making up 91.8% of homes, while detached houses are very rare at 3.3%. Renting is the norm for 60.1% of households, with typical weekly rents reaching $600.

Working from home is incredibly common here, with 64.2% of the workforce doing so. This is far above the national figure, and 30.1% of homes do not own a motor vehicle.

The population is highly mobile, with 53.6% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas also make up a much higher proportion of the community than in most areas.

The workforce is predominantly professional, with 47.4% in professional roles and a full-time employment rate that is far above the national average at 71.8%.

The area ranks at the very top for overall advantage and education skills. While it has a perfect score for job skills, it is notably less common for residents to have easy access to basic money and resources.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 9.4. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of public transport, parks, schools, groceries, and health services.

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