2089, NSW

The community is largely made up of young and middle-aged adults, with 39.4% aged between 25 and 44. It is a place where de facto relationships are very common, well above the state and national figures, while children under 15 make up a much smaller share than usual.

Born overseas, 37.5% of residents come from other countries, which is well above the national average. The most common backgrounds are English, Australian, Irish, and Scottish, with China also representing a notable birth country.

About 20.4% of people use a language other than English at home, though this is still below the state average. Most residents speak only English, and very few people speak little or no English.

A large number of residents report having no religion, at 46.3%, which is far above the state figure. This sentiment has grown significantly, rising 17 points since 2011.

This is an exceptionally well-qualified area where 56.5% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher. This high level of education is far above the national average and is reflected in a very high school completion rate for Year 12.

Incomes are among the highest for this level, with the typical family earning $3,667 a week. This is far above the national figure, and 41.6% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

Residents here are in good health, with a much lower rate of long-term health conditions than most areas. Only 2.1% of people need help with daily activities, which is well below the state and national averages.

Volunteering is a bit more common here than in the rest of the state. However, the rates of people providing unpaid care or doing housework are much lower than in most other areas.

The area is dominated by small households, with nearly 40% of people living alone. Because of this, there are only 2.0 people per home on average, which is well below the national figure.

Apartments make up 80.1% of homes, meaning there are far fewer detached houses than usual. Renting is very common at 52.2%, and both weekly rents and mortgage payments are well above the state and national averages.

Working from home is very common, with 59.5% of people doing so—a huge increase since 2011. This helps explain why 16.4% of homes have no car, a figure well above the national average.

The population is highly mobile, with 55.1% of residents moving house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas also make up a much higher share than in most other areas.

A high number of people are working or looking for work, and 70.1% are employed full-time. Most of the workforce consists of professionals and managers, particularly in technical, finance, and health roles.

The area is ranked among the most advantaged in the country. This is driven by a maximum score for education and job skills, as well as very high overall advantage compared to all other areas.

Described as a walker's paradise, nearly every home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, and a park. The walkability score of 8.7 is well above the state average.