2081, NSW

The typical resident is 41, making the area noticeably older than the Australian average. While the population grew by 4.4% since 2011, the proportion of children under 15 fell by 3.3 percentage points during that time.

About 25.4% of people were born overseas, which is much higher than in most similar areas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, with English making up 43.4% of the community.

English is the main language for 84.8% of residents. While 13.6% use another language at home—a figure higher than most similar areas—this is still far below the New South Wales average.

About 40.1% of residents report having no religion, a figure that has risen 17 percentage points since 2011. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 50.9%.

The community is highly educated, with 35.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the national figure, and 71% of residents have completed Year 12.

Household incomes are among the highest at this level, with 42.9% of homes earning $3,000 or more a week. Typical weekly family income is $2,986, which is well above the national figure.

Residents are generally healthy, as only 3.7% need help with daily activities, which is much lower than most areas. About 27.9% of people have a long-term health condition.

Community spirit is high, with 20.6% of people volunteering, well above the state average. There is also a high rate of unpaid care, with 30.7% of people caring for children.

Family sizes are larger than usual, with 3.0 people per home and 70.5% of households consisting of couples with children. Only 14% of people live alone, which is far below the national average.

The area is dominated by large homes, with 93.3% having three or more bedrooms and 94.7% being separate houses. Renting is rare here, at only 11.8%, while 38.3% of homes are owned outright.

Working from home is very common, with 44.4% of people doing so, which is far above the national figure. Most homes have multiple vehicles, and only 2.1% have none.

The population is very stable, with only 26.4% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals have also fallen since 2011.

The workforce is strong, with 69.6% of adults working or looking for work. Unemployment is very low at 3.0%, and many residents work as professionals or managers.

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

The area is somewhat walkable, with 87.3% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Most residents can also walk to a park or school within 15 minutes.