2080, NSW

The area is noticeably older than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 42. It is also a own-child friendly community, as 21% of the population are children under 15, a figure much higher than most similar areas.

People born overseas make up 27.2% of the population, which is much higher than most areas and has risen since 2011. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish and Scottish.

While 17.6% of residents use a language other than English at home, this is well below the New South Wales figure. English remains the primary language for 80.6% of the community.

Nearly half of the population identifies as Christian, while those with no religion make up 37.7%. The proportion of people reporting no religion has risen by 17 percentage points since 2011.

This is a highly qualified community where 34.9% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national figure. This academic achievement is consistent with 68.8% of residents completing Year 12, which is much higher than most areas.

Incomes are among the highest at this level, with a typical weekly household income of $2,428. This is well above the national figure of $1,746 and has risen by $723 since 2011.

Residents are slightly more likely to have a long-term health condition than the national average, at 29%. However, those needing help with daily activities are at 4.6%, which is lower than most areas.

Community participation is very high, with 22.3% of people volunteering and 15.7% providing unpaid care. A high 32.5% of residents provide unpaid childcare, which is well above the national figure.

Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 3 people per household. This is consistent with the high proportion of couples with children, who make up 69.6% of families.

The area is dominated by separate houses, with 94.9% of homes being detached and 90.1% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is much lower than most areas, at just 12.6%, while typical weekly rents are well above the national figure at $568.

Working from home has surged to 38.4% since 2011, far above the national average. While 92.4% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport, most people still rely on cars, with 43.6% of homes owning two vehicles.

The community is very stable, as the 28.1% of people who moved in the last five years is far below the national figure. Recent arrivals from overseas are also lower than most areas.

The workforce is highly active, with 65.9% of adults working or looking for work, well above the national average. Unemployment is very low at 2.3%, and many residents work as professionals or managers.

The area ranks among the most advantaged in the country, scoring a maximum 10 for overall advantage and access to money and resources.

The area is somewhat walkable, though it is far below the state average for access to parks. Most residents can easily walk to public transport and health services, but the terrain is steeper than the state average.