2068, NSW

The typical resident is 42, which is noticeably older than the national figure. While the population grew by 9.9% since 2011, the area has a much lower proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people than most other areas.

This is a diverse community where 33.8% of people were born overseas, a figure well above the national average. English, Australian, and Chinese are the most common ancestries reported.

Reflecting its international makeup, 26.1% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than most areas. Mandarin and Cantonese are the most common non-English languages spoken.

About 40.4% of people report no religion, a figure that rose by 16 points since 2011. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 49%.

Academic achievement is very high here; 50.5% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, which is far above the national figure. This is consistent with 82.2% of residents completing Year 12.

The area is exceptionally wealthy, with typical weekly family incomes of $4,047, far above the national figure. Since 2011, the proportion of households earning $3,000 or more a week has risen by 22 points.

Residents enjoy good health, with long-term health conditions and mental health conditions both occurring much less often than in most areas. Only 3.8% of people need help with daily activities.

Family care is a priority here, as 31.4% of people provide unpaid childcare, which is well above the national average. Volunteering is also more common than in most areas.

Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 2.8 people per dwelling. This is driven by a high number of couples with children, who make up 69.2% of families.

Housing is expensive, with typical weekly rents at $640 and typical monthly mortgage payments at $3,900, both far above the national figures. Most people live in separate houses, though this fell 4.2 points since 2011.

The area has seen a huge shift toward remote work, with 56.2% of people working from home. While public transport stops are plentiful, the number of people commuting by public transport fell 18 points since 2011.

The population is relatively stable, with 35.5% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals also fell by 3.6 points since 2011.

The workforce is highly professional, with 40.1% of residents working as professionals and 23.3% as managers. Unemployment is low at 3.6%, slightly below the national figure.

The area ranks at the absolute top of the scale for overall advantage, access to resources, and job skills compared to all other areas.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.2. Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, and health services, and 99.9% are within 10 minutes of public transport.