2130, NSW

The population grew by 11% since 2011 to reach 7,288 people. It is a young community where the typical resident is 36, and there are far fewer children and seniors than in most other areas.

People born overseas make up 32.3% of the population, which is well above the national figure. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries, while China is the most frequent overseas birth country.

About 26.1% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas. Mandarin and Cantonese are the most common non-English languages spoken.

A majority of the community—53.9%—report having no religion, a figure far above the state and national averages. This represents a significant increase of 20 percentage points since 2011.

Education levels are exceptionally high, with 80.6% of residents completing Year 12. This high level of schooling helps explain why over half of adults hold a university degree.

Typical weekly family income is $3,076, well above the national figure of $2,120. Incomes have risen sharply since 2011, with 25.8% of people now earning $2,000 or more per week.

Mental health conditions are reported by 12.3% of residents, which is well above the national average. However, the area has fewer people needing help with daily activities than most other areas.

Volunteer rates are well above the state average at 16.1%. Conversely, the proportion of people providing unpaid care for children or the home is lower than in most areas.

The area has a high number of people living alone (34.2%) and a typical household size of 2.1 people, which is much lower than the national usual of 2.5.

Most residents live in flats or apartments, with 49.3% of homes being rented. Typical weekly rents are $460, which is a little above the national figure.

Working from home is very common here, with 55.8% of the workforce doing so. This is far above the national figure, and 19.8% of homes have no motor vehicle.

The community is very mobile, with 51.6% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 12.2% of the population.

Professional and technical roles are the most common, and 71.7% of adults are working or looking for work. Full-time employment is much higher here than in most other areas.

The area is ranked among the most advantaged in the country, receiving a perfect score of 10 for education and job skills.

This area is a walker's paradise with a score of 9.1. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, parks, and schools.