2120, NSW

The typical resident is 42, making the area noticeably older than the national average. While the population grew by about 1,363 people since 2011, the proportion of children under 15 has fallen slightly to 19.1%.

Born overseas, 37.4% of residents come from outside Australia, a figure well above the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Chinese at 15.7%.

Language diversity is high, with 31.5% of people using a language other than English at home, which is well above the national figure. This has risen by 8.4 percentage points since 2011, with Mandarin and Cantonese being the most common non-English languages.

Nearly half of the community identifies as Christian, while 37.4% report no religion. This last figure has risen by 16 percentage points since 2011, though it remains a little below the Australian average.

This is a highly qualified area where 47.2% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, far exceeding the national figure of 26.3%. High school completion is also very high, with 79.7% of residents finishing Year 12.

Wealth is a standout feature here, as typical weekly household income is $2,643, which is well above the national figure of $1,746. About 22.8% of people earn $2,000 or more each week, among the highest proportions for similar areas.

Residents generally report better health than the national average, with lower rates of long-term health conditions and mental health issues. Only 4.4% of people need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is more common here than in most areas, with 19.6% of people pitching in. There is also a higher rate of unpaid care, with 29.2% of people caring for children.

The area is dominated by families, with 68.7% of homes consisting of couples with children. Consequently, there are 2.9 people per home, which is a little above the national average, while few people live alone.

Large homes are the norm, with 84.1% having three or more bedrooms, far above the national average. Most people live in separate houses, and typical monthly mortgage payments are very high at $2,817.

Working from home is incredibly common, with 49.7% of the workforce doing so—far above the national figure. The area has a high number of public transport stops, yet only 3.1% of people use them to commute.

The community is relatively stable, as the 32.8% of people who moved in the last five years is well below the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals also make up a smaller share of the population than in other parts of the state.

Professional roles are very common, with 38.2% of workers in such occupations. The rate of adults working or looking for work is higher than most areas, and the unemployment rate is around the national middle at 4.3%.

This area ranks at the very top for overall advantage, with the highest possible scores for access to resources, job skills, and general economic advantage compared to all other areas.

The neighborhood is very walkable, with 87.2% of homes within a 15-minute walk of various amenities. While access to parks and groceries is far above the national average, access to health services is far below.