2075, NSW

The population grew 16% since 2011 to 21,665 people. It is a family-heavy area where 21.0% are children under 15, though the typical resident is 43, which is noticeably older than the national figure.

This is a very diverse community where 47.6% of people were born overseas, a figure far above the national average. The most common ancestries are English, Chinese, and Australian.

People using another language at home rose to 33.4% since 2011, which is far above the Australian figure. Mandarin is the most common non-English language spoken.

About 39.6% of residents report no religion, which is about the same as the national figure. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 41.5%.

The area is exceptionally well-qualified, with 84.2% of adults completing Year 12. This high level of education is reflected in the high proportion of degrees and a strong focus on management and commerce qualifications.

Typical weekly household income is $2,965, which is far above the national figure. Nearly 47% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, a figure that rose 19 points since 2011.

Residents are generally healthier than most, with a much lower rate of long-term health conditions (23.5%) and mental health conditions (5.0%) compared to the national average.

Caregiving is common here, with 32.9% of people providing unpaid childcare, which is well above the state average. Volunteering is also higher than the national figure at 18.7%.

Families are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per home. Most households are couples with children (69.6%), and very few people live alone compared to other areas.

Homes are typically large, with 81.5% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is far less common than across Australia, and typical monthly mortgage payments are very high at $3,500.

Working from home is a dominant trend, with 54.2% of the workforce doing so. While car use is high, 99.3% of homes are within a short walk of public transport.

The area is quite mobile, with 37.3% of people having moved house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 10.0% of the population.

Employment is steady, with 60.3% of people working full-time. The workforce is concentrated in professional, technical, and healthcare roles.

The area scores a perfect 10 for overall advantage, reflecting its top standing in the country for access to money, resources, and job skills.

This is a very walkable area where 76.8% of homes have a '15-minute-city' layout. Residents have far better walking access to groceries and health services than the state average.