2116, NSW

The community is younger than most, as the typical resident is 37 and the proportion of seniors is well below the national figure. Children under 15 make up 19.1% of the population, which is higher than in most areas.

This is a highly multicultural area where 42.3% of people were born overseas, a figure far above the national average. Australian, Chinese, and English are the three most common ancestries.

Language diversity is very high, with 47.1% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the national figure, and nearly 10% of residents speak little or no English.

Over half the population identifies as Christian, while 30% of residents report no religion. This lack of religious affiliation is well below the national figure.

The area is highly qualified, with 32.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the national average, and 70.7% of residents have completed Year 12.

Weekly household incomes are higher than most areas, and there has been a significant increase in high earners since 2011. The typical family earns $2,199 a week, which is slightly above the state average.

Residents here are generally healthier than in other areas, with the rate of long-term health conditions and mental health conditions both being much lower than the national average.

Participation in volunteering is much lower than in most areas, and the proportion of people providing unpaid care is also a little below the national figure.

Homes here are more crowded than usual, with an average of 2.8 people per dwelling. This is higher than most areas and is consistent with the higher number of children in the community.

Renting is very common here, with 41.9% of households renting, far above the national average. This demand is reflected in high costs, as typical weekly rents are $430 and monthly mortgage payments are well above the national figure.

Working from home is very popular, with 37.7% of people doing so, which is far above the national figure. The area is also well-served by public transport, with a very high number of weekly departures per 1,000 people.

The community is quite mobile, with 38.4% of people having moved house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 9.7% of the population.

While the unemployment rate of 5.8% is higher than in most areas, many residents work in professional, clerical, or managerial roles, particularly in health care and construction.

The area is considered very advantaged overall, ranking larger than about 80% of similar areas. This is driven by high levels of education and job skills.

The area is very walkable, with nearly all homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, and schools. However, access to health services within a short walk is far below the state average.