2085, NSW

The area is noticeably older than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 46 and 25% of the population aged 65 or over. While children under 15 make up 18.7% of the community, the proportion of people in de facto relationships is well below the state and national figures.

Born overseas residents make up 28.9% of the population, which is a little above the national average. English, Australian, Irish and Scottish ancestries are the most common, with 28.9% of the community having been born outside Australia.

English is the primary language for 83% of residents, though 15.3% use another language at home. This is much higher than most similar areas, although it remains well below the state and national averages.

More than half the community identifies as Christian, while 37.2% report no religion. The number of people with no religion has risen significantly by 19 points since 2011.

The area is highly qualified, with 33.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher—well above the national figure. Schooling is a strong focus here, as 70.2% of residents completed Year 12, far above the national average.

Wealth is very high here, with a typical family earning $3,167 a week, well above the national figure of $2,120. About 44% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a figure that has risen 21 points since 2011.

A little more than 6.6% of people need help with daily activities, which is higher than most similar areas. While 29.6% of residents have a long-term health condition, the rate of mental health conditions is much lower than in most other areas.

Community involvement is strong, with 18.1% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure. Many residents provide unpaid care, with 28.9% caring for children—a rate that is well above the state average.

Homes tend to be large, with 2.9 people per household, and 69.3% of families consist of couples with children. Very few people live alone here, at just 17.3%, which is well below the national figure.

Housing is dominated by detached houses, with 88.7% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Ownership is high, with 43.9% of homes owned outright, and renting is very uncommon at just 10.4%.

Working from home is very common, with 45.9% of the workforce doing so—far above the national figure. While car use is high, the area is well-served by public transport, with most homes within a two-minute walk of a stop.

The community is relatively stable, as only 28.3% of people moved in the last five years, far below the national figure. Recent arrivals from overseas have also fallen to 5.0% since 2011.

The local workforce is highly skilled, with a low unemployment rate of 2.9%, which is much lower than most areas. Many residents work as professionals or managers, primarily in professional, technical, and health sectors.

This area ranks among the most advantaged in the country, scoring a 10 for both overall advantage and access to money and resources. It also ranks in the top 10% for education and job skills.

The area is very walkable, with 98.8% of homes within 10 minutes of public transport and 96.1% within 15 minutes of a school. However, access to health services is lower than the state average.