2062, NSW

The area is slightly older than the national average with a typical resident aged 40, though the number of children under 15 has risen to 18.5% since 2011. De facto relationships are more common here than in most similar areas.

International backgrounds are prominent, with 32.2% of people born overseas, which is well above the national figure. English is the most common ancestry at 38.6%, followed by Australian and Irish heritage.

About 17.5% of residents use a language other than English at home, a figure that has risen since 2011. However, this is still well below the state and national averages.

A large proportion of the community reports no religion, at 45.1%, which is far above the New South Wales average. This figure has climbed 17 points since 2011.

This is one of the most qualified areas in the country; 57.7% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, and 84.7% have completed Year 12. Most qualifications are in management, commerce, and society and culture.

Incomes are among the highest at this level, with 47% of households earning $3,000 or more per week. Typical weekly personal income is $1,612, far above the national figure.

Residents enjoy good health, with only 2.1% needing help with daily activities—among the lowest in similar areas. Long-term health conditions are also much lower than the national average.

Unpaid childcare is common here, with 29.4% of people providing this support, which is well above the national average. Around 17.6% of residents are volunteers.

The community has a high number of people living alone (32.6%) and smaller-than-usual households, with only 2.2 people per home on average.

Apartments dominate the landscape, making up 59.6% of homes. Renting is much more common than in most areas at 41.3%, and typical weekly rents are well above the national figure at $580.

The area is a hub for remote work, with 60.8% of people working from home. While it is only 7 minutes from the city, public transport use for commuting has fallen sharply since 2011.

The population is quite mobile, with 49% of residents having moved house in the last five years, which is well above the national average.

Employment is strong, with 71.7% of adults working or looking for work and a very low unemployment rate of 3.0%. Most residents work as professionals or managers.

The area ranks at the highest possible level for overall advantage, education, and job skills compared to all other similar areas.

The community is relatively safe, with 14 recorded offences per 100,000 people, which is lower than most areas.

Described as a walker's paradise, 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park and a school. Nearly all residents can also walk to groceries and health services within 15 minutes.