2118, NSW

The area is notably young, with the typical resident aged 38 and a child population that is a little above the national figure. It is a large community of nearly 28,000 people, where married couples make up 60.6% of households.

This is a diverse community where 55.3% of people were born overseas, a figure far above the national average. Chinese is the most common ancestry at 40.7%, and nearly one in five residents was born in China.

Language diversity is very high, with 63.8% 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, and 12.4% of residents speak little or no English.

About 39.2% of residents have no religion, which is well above the New South Wales average. Christianity is the most common faith at 38.1%, followed by Buddhism, Hinduism, and Islam.

Education levels are among the highest in the country, with 44.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This strong academic profile is also seen in school results, where 78.7% of residents completed Year 12.

Typical weekly household income is $2,084, which is a little above the state and national figures. The area is quite affluent, and the proportion of households earning $3,000 or more a week has risen 12 points since 2011.

Residents generally enjoy good health, with a rate of long-term health conditions and mental health conditions that are well below national levels. Only 4.3% of people need help with daily activities.

Family life is a priority here, as a much higher than average 30.9% of people provide unpaid childcare. However, volunteering has fallen 7.1 points since 2011 to 12.7%.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.0 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of families with children, while the number of people living alone is far below the national average.

The housing market is expensive, with typical weekly rents at $500 and typical monthly loan payments at $2,500. There has been a shift in housing types, as the proportion of separate houses fell 17 points since 2011.

Working from home is very common, with 43.9% of the workforce doing so, a figure far above the national average. While most people use cars, the area is well served by public transport with 107 stops.

The population is quite mobile, with 41.8% of residents moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 13.8% of the community.

Professional roles make up 35.5% of occupations, with many residents working in healthcare, professional services, and education. The unemployment rate is 5.2%, which is about the same as the national figure.

This area is among the most advantaged in the country, scoring a 9 out of 10 for overall advantage. It ranks highest for education and job skills.

The area is very walkable, with 92.2% of homes within a 15-minute walk of key amenities. Almost every home is within a short walk of public transport, a park, and a school.