2117, NSW

The typical resident is 39 years old, and while the population has grown to 22,185 people, it has a much lower proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people than most areas. Children under 15 make up 18.7% of the community, while seniors aged 65 and over account for 15.4%.

Birthplaces are highly diverse, with 45.4% of residents born overseas—a figure far above the national average. Chinese is the most common ancestry at 24.6%, and 12% of the population was born in China.

Language diversity is very high, as 51.1% of people use a language other than English at home, compared to 22.3% across Australia. Mandarin and Cantonese are the most common non-English languages, and 11% of residents speak little or no English.

About half of the community identifies as Christian, while 30.9% report no religion. This last figure is much lower than in most similar areas, though it has risen by 12 points since 2011.

This is a highly qualified area where 34.8% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national figure. Schooling is also a priority, with 71.6% of residents having completed Year 12, which is far higher than most other areas.

Household incomes are generally high, with 25.6% earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical weekly family income is $2,176, and the number of high-earners making over $2,000 a week has nearly doubled since 2011.

Residents here report fewer long-term health conditions (22.6%) and mental health conditions (6.1%) than most other areas. Around 5.7% of people require help with daily activities, which is about the same as the state average.

Volunteer rates are much lower than in most areas at 13.3%, and this has fallen since 2011. Unpaid care for children is common, with 26% of people providing this support.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household. Most households are couples with children (65.9%), and far fewer people live alone compared to the national average.

Renting is common, with 36.2% of households renting, and weekly rents are typically $417. Detached houses are much less common here than elsewhere, and typical monthly mortgage payments are very high at $2,600.

Working from home is very popular, with 39.4% of the workforce doing so—far above the national average. While 9% of homes have no car, public transport is highly accessible, with a typical 3-minute walk to the nearest stop.

The area is relatively mobile, with 37.6% of residents moving in the last five years. However, the number of recent arrivals from overseas has fallen since 2011.

About 56.5% of adults are working or looking for work, which is lower than most areas. Those who are employed are often found in health care, professional services, or education.

The community has a very high overall advantage score, ranking in the top 10% of all areas. This is driven by a particularly strong level of education and job skills.

The area is very walkable, with 99.7% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Almost every home is also within 15 minutes of a park or school, though access to health services by walking is lower than the state average.