2086, NSW

This is a family-heavy area where 22.1% of people are children under 15, which is well above the national figure. The population is growing, having added about 1,022 people since 2011, and the typical resident is 40 years old.

People born overseas make up 29.5% of the community, a figure that has risen since 2011. While English and Australian ancestries are most common, there is a notable Chinese presence.

About 17.4% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in similar areas but well below the New South Wales average. English remains the dominant language for 80.4% of the population.

A growing number of residents report no religion, rising 19 points since 2011 to reach 41.2%. This is a little above the national figure, though 51.7% of the community still identifies as Christian.

The area is highly qualified, with 37.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is far above the national average. This academic lean is reflected in school completion rates, with 75.1% of residents finishing Year 12.

Wealth is a defining feature here; nearly half of all households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is far above the state average. The typical family income of $3,301 is among the highest for its level.

Residents generally enjoy good health, as those needing help with daily activities (3.4%) and those with long-term health conditions (23.7%) are both much lower than in most areas.

Unpaid care for children is very common here, with 33.7% of people providing this support. Volunteering is also higher than the national figure, though it has fallen since 2011.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.2 people per household and a very low number of people living alone. Most families consist of couples with children, making up 74.2% of households.

The landscape is dominated by separate houses, and 93.1% of homes have three or more bedrooms. However, housing is expensive, with typical weekly rents of $800 and monthly mortgage payments of $3,467, both of which are among the highest for this level.

Working from home is incredibly popular, with 45.2% of the workforce doing so—far above the national average. While most homes have multiple cars, the area is well-served by public transport, with a short 3-minute walk to the nearest stop.

The community is relatively stable, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years (29.9%) is lower than in most other areas.

The workforce is highly active, with 67.1% of adults working or looking for work. Many residents are employed as professionals or managers in technical, health, and education fields.

This area ranks at the highest possible level for overall advantage, specifically excelling in access to money, resources, and job skills.

The neighborhood is very walkable, with a score of 7.1. Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, health service, and public transport stop.