2103, NSW

The community is noticeably older than the national figure, with the typical resident aged 46 and a high proportion of seniors. Children under 15 make up 16.5% of the population, which has fallen slightly since 2011.

About 24.4% of residents were born overseas, a figure that has remained steady since 2011. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 85.3% of people. While more residents use another language at home than in most similar areas, this is still far below the New South Wales average.

A little more than half of the population identifies as Christian. The number of people reporting no religion has risen sharply since 2011 to reach 40.4%.

This is a highly qualified area where 29.7% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher. Those who completed Year 12 are well above the national figure, and the proportion of degree holders has risen since 2011.

Incomes are much higher than in most areas, with the typical family earning $2,824 a week. This is well above the national figure of $2,120, and 36.4% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

Residents report better health than most areas, with lower rates of mental health conditions and fewer people needing help with daily activities.

Participation in unpaid care and housework is around the middle for its level. About 16.1% of people volunteer, which is well above the state average.

Families with children are common, making up 59.7% of households. People living alone are slightly less common here than across the state.

Home ownership is very high, with 45.1% of homes owned outright. Rent and mortgage payments are among the highest in the country, with typical weekly rents at $650.

Working from home is very common at 37.8%, a huge increase since 2011. The area is well served by buses, with a high number of stops and frequent departures.

The population is relatively stable, with fewer people moving house or arriving from overseas in the last five years compared to the state average.

Professionals and managers make up the largest share of the workforce. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, which is lower than both the state and national figures.

This area is among the most advantaged in the country, ranking in the top 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. Almost every resident can reach public transport and health services on foot within 15 minutes.