2101, NSW

The community is notably older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 43 and a high 22.4% of people aged 65 and over. The population has grown 11% since 2011, while the proportion of children under 15 remains steady at 17.5%.

While 74% of residents were born in Australia, 22.5% were born overseas, a figure that has risen slightly since 2011. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish and Scottish.

English is the primary language for 85.8% of the community. About 10.1% of people use another language at home, which is higher than most similar areas but far below the New South Wales average.

A significant shift has occurred since 2011, with the proportion of people reporting no religion rising 20 points to 41.9%. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 50.6%.

This is a highly qualified area where 29.9% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, a figure that rose 8.5 points since 2011. High school completion is also well above the national average at 64.6%.

Typical weekly family income is much higher than most areas at $2,827. Wealth is significant here, with 35% of households earning $3,000 or more per week, a figure that has risen 20 points since 2011.

The health of residents is generally good; the proportion of people with a long-term health condition is lower than most areas. About 5.9% of people need help with daily activities, which is about the same as the state average.

Community participation is strong, with 16.1% of people volunteering, which is well above the state figure. A higher than average 27.8% of residents provide unpaid care for children.

Families with children make up 62.1% of households, and the typical home holds 2.5 people. About 26.9% of residents live alone.

Housing is expensive, with typical weekly rents of $600 and monthly mortgage payments of $3,000, both among the highest at this level. Detached houses are less common than in most areas, and 35.4% of people live in flats or apartments.

Working from home is very common here, with 38.8% of the workforce doing so, a massive increase since 2011. While there are many public transport stops, only 1.9% of people use them to commute.

The area is relatively mobile, with 37.6% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 9.3% of the population, down from 2011.

The area has a very low unemployment rate of 2.7%, much lower than most similar areas. Professional roles and managers are the most common occupations, with construction and professional services being the top industries.

This is an exceptionally advantaged area, ranking in the top 10% for access to money, job skills, and overall economic advantage.

The area is very walkable, with a score of 7.2. Nearly 90% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, schools, and parks, far exceeding state averages.