2112, NSW

The typical resident is 37, making the area a little younger than the national figure. While the population is among the largest for its level, the proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is much lower than in most other areas.

Nearly half of the population (46.4%) was born overseas, a figure far above the national average of 27.7%. Chinese, English, and Australian are the most common ancestries, and the number of overseas-born residents has risen since 2011.

Language diversity is very high, with 48.0% of people using a language other than English at home, which is far above the national figure. Mandarin and Cantonese are the most common non-English languages spoken.

About 48.2% of residents identify as Christian. The proportion of people with no religion is 33.7%, which is well below the national figure, although this number has risen by 16 points since 2011.

This is a highly qualified community where 43.4% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure. A huge majority of residents (75.5%) completed Year 12, and the area has a very high school advantage score.

Incomes are much higher than in most areas, with the typical weekly family income reaching $2,509. Roughly 30.5% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, a figure that has rose 15 points since 2011.

Residents here have a lower rate of long-term health conditions (20.5%) and mental health conditions (5.6%) compared to the national average. About 5% of people need help with daily activities.

Volunteer rates are much lower than in most areas, and only 10.6% of people provide unpaid care. This is a bit lower than the national figure of 11.9%.

Families tend to be larger than usual, with 2.5 people per home. While 63.2% of households are couples with children, about a quarter of the population lives alone.

Renting is very common here, with 40.9% of households renting, far above the national figure. Apartments are common and typical weekly rents ($472) and mortgage payments ($2,600) are among the highest for this level.

Working from home is very popular, with 43.6% of people doing so—far above the national figure. The area is very accessible, with a short 2-minute walk to the nearest public transport stop.

The community is quite mobile, as 46.2% of people moved house in the last five years. This trend is supported by a steady stream of recent arrivals from overseas, who make up 16.3% of the population.

More people are working or looking for work here than in most areas, with 64.1% active in the workforce. Professionals and managers make up the largest share of occupations, with many working in technical or health-related fields.

This area is among the most advantaged in the country, ranking in the top 9% for overall advantage. It is particularly strong in education and job skills, where it achieves a top score of 10.

The area is very safe, with recorded offences and theft rates among the lowest for this level.

The suburb is very walkable, with nearly all homes within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, or public transport. Most residents have easy access to groceries and health services on foot.