2087, NSW

The typical resident is 43, which is noticeably older than the national figure. While the population grew by about 873 people since 2011, the area has a much higher proportion of children under 15 than most other regions.

This is a diverse community where 33.1% of people were born overseas, a figure well above the national average. English, Australian, Irish, and Chinese are the most common ancestries.

About 25.2% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas. This diversity is reflected in the use of Cantonese and Mandarin, though only 2.4% of people speak little or no English.

The number of people reporting no religion has risen by 17 points since 2011 to reach 40.5%. This is a little above the national figure, while 50.4% of residents identify as Christian.

Education levels are far above the state and national averages, with 40.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This high level of qualification is reflected in the local school advantage scores, which are among the highest at this level.

Incomes are very high here; 44.9% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is far above the national figure. The typical family income of $3,328 per week is also among the highest for its level.

Residents generally enjoy good health, with a much lower rate of long-term health conditions and mental health conditions compared to most other areas.

Local residents are more likely to volunteer than the state average, and a much higher proportion provide unpaid care for children, consistent with the high number of families in the area.

Families with children make up 72.9% of households, and with 3.0 people per home, this is among the highest for its level. Far fewer people live alone here compared to the state average.

The area is dominated by separate houses, with 84.5% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is far less common than in the rest of the state, and typical weekly rents of $720 are among the highest for this level.

Working from home is very common, with 49.5% of the workforce doing so, a figure far above the national average. Despite this, the area is very accessible, with a 15-minute drive time to the city.

The community is relatively stable, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years is far below the national average. Recent arrivals from overseas have also fallen since 2011.

The local workforce is mostly employed in professional, technical, and managerial roles. The unemployment rate of 3.3% is a little below the national figure.

This area is among the most advantaged in the country, receiving the highest possible score of 10 for access to money, resources, and job skills.

The area is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. Most residents can also easily walk to groceries, schools, and health services.