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2070, NSW

7 km²

Families and professionals from diverse backgrounds define the community of postcode 2070. It is an affluent area where 42.7% of people were born overseas, far above the national figure. The neighborhood is marked by high educational attainment and strong incomes, creating a wealthy environment for the 14,648 residents. With a high proportion of children and large family homes, it is a well-established residential hub in Greater Sydney.

2070, NSW's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.

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The typical resident is 41, making the area noticeably older than the Australian average. Children under 15 make up 20.3% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas.

Birthplaces are highly diverse, with 42.7% of people born overseas, a figure far above the national average. Chinese, English, and Australian are the most common ancestries reported.

Multilingualism is common here, as 37.2% of people use another language at home, which is far above the national figure. Mandarin and Cantonese are the most spoken languages after English.

A large proportion of the community reports no religion at 44.4%, which is well above the national figure. This has risen significantly by 21 points since 2011.

The area is exceptionally well-qualified, with 56.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national average, and 86.5% of residents have completed Year 12.

Earnings are very high, with the typical family bringing in $3,455 a week, far above the national figure. Nearly 47% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is among the highest for its level.

Residents enjoy good health, as those needing help with daily activities (3.5%) and those with long-term health conditions (22%) are both much lower than most areas.

Community involvement is strong, with 20.7% of people volunteering, well above the national average. Unpaid childcare is also common, with 31.5% of people caring for children.

Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 2.8 people per dwelling. Couples with children make up 69.5% of households, while only 18.7% of people live alone.

Housing is expensive, with typical weekly rents at $630 and monthly mortgage payments at $3,500, both far above national figures. Separate houses make up 60.4% of homes, though this has fallen since 2011.

Working from home is very common, with 55.3% of the workforce doing so, far above the national figure. The area is well-served by public transport, with 94 stops in the region.

The population is relatively mobile, with 38.8% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 11.9% of the community.

The workforce is primarily professional, with 43.9% of jobs held by professionals and 22.2% by managers. Full-time employment is higher than most areas at 60.6%.

The area is ranked among the most advantaged in the country, scoring a maximum of 10 for access to resources, education, and overall advantage.

The neighborhood is very walkable, with a score of 7.8. Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, a school, and public transport.

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