2126, NSW

The typical resident is 43, which is noticeably older than the national figure, and the senior population has risen 6.4 percentage points since 2011. Families are the norm here, with 18.4% of people being children under 15.

Birthplaces are highly diverse, with 52.2% of residents born overseas—a figure far above the national average. The most common ancestries are Chinese (25.3%), English (19.6%), and Australian (16.3%).

Nearly half of the community (48.7%) uses a language other than English at home, which is far above the national figure. Mandarin, Cantonese, and Hindi are the most common additional languages spoken.

Christianity is the most common faith at 42.9%, while 32.2% of residents report no religion. This last group has grown significantly, rising 15 percentage points since 2011.

The area is exceptionally well-qualified; 48.6% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, far exceeding the national average. This trend is reflected in the workforce, where 38.3% of people are professionals.

Incomes are very high, with 46.4% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical family income of $3,098 is well above the national figure of $2,120.

Residents report better health than most other areas, with much lower rates of long-term health conditions (23.0%) and mental health conditions (4.8%) compared to the state and nation.

Unpaid care for children is much more common here than in most areas, with 28.9% of people providing this support. Volunteering is also higher than the national figure at 16.8%.

Homes tend to be larger, with 3.1 people per household. Family life is central to the area, as 73.4% of households are couples with children and very few people live alone.

Most residents live in separate houses, and 93.7% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Housing costs are high, with typical weekly rents at $695 and monthly mortgage payments at $3,000.

Working from home is incredibly common, with 53.1% of the workforce doing so—far above the national average. Despite this, the area is well-served by public transport, with 107 stops across the postcode.

The community is relatively stable, as only 31.3% of residents moved house in the last five years, which is well below the national figure.

Employment is strong, with 63.1% of people working full-time. Many residents work in professional, technical, or health care roles.

The area ranks in the highest possible category for overall advantage, specifically across access to resources, education, and job skills.

The area is somewhat walkable, and every single home is within a 10-minute walk of public transport and 15 minutes of a park. However, access to groceries and health services on foot is far lower than the state average.