2127, NSW

The community is noticeably younger than the national figure, with a typical age of 33 and very few seniors. This youthfulness is reflected in the high proportion of young adults aged 25 to 44, who make up over half the population.

A large majority of residents were born overseas, a figure that rose to 59.2% in 2021 and is far above the national average. Chinese ancestry is the most common, accounting for nearly 30% of the population.

Language diversity is very high, with 61.2% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the national figure, and about 10.9% of residents speak little or no English.

People with no religion make up 43.8% of the community, which is well above the Australian average. This figure has risen significantly by 21 percentage points since 2011.

The area is exceptionally well-qualified, with 54.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This high level of education is consistent with a workforce dominated by professionals and managers.

Incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with 19.5% of people earning $2,000 or more per week. Typical family incomes are also a little above the state and national figures.

Residents enjoy very good health, with long-term health conditions and mental health conditions occurring far less often than in the rest of Australia. Very few people, just 1.7%, need help with daily activities.

Volunteer rates are among the lowest for this level and have fallen since 2011. Similarly, far fewer people provide unpaid care compared to the national average.

Homes here are smaller than usual, with a typical size of 2.2 people. While many are couples with children, there is also a high proportion of people living alone.

Apartment living dominates, with 88.5% of homes being flats and very few detached houses. Renting is far more common than the national average, and typical weekly rents are $510, which is well above the national figure.

Working from home is the primary way people get to work, used by nearly 50% of the workforce. While 10.4% of homes have no car, the area is very well connected with a short 15-minute drive to the city.

The population is highly mobile, with 69.2% of people having moved in the last five years. This is far above the national average and is linked to the 20.4% who arrived recently from overseas.

A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work, and full-time employment is well above the national figure. The most common industries are professional, technical, and health services.

The area is ranked among the most advantaged in the country, particularly regarding education and job skills. This is reflected in an overall advantage score of 1,114, which is well above the national average.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.4, as every single home is within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Nearly all residents can reach groceries, parks, and health services within 15 minutes.