2132, NSW

The typical resident is 42, making the area noticeably older than the rest of Australia. While the population grew by 3.6% since 2011, children under 15 now make up 15.8% of the community, which is a little below the national figure.

A striking 41.2% of people were born overseas, a figure far above the national average. Chinese ancestry is the most common overseas heritage at 23.2%, and China is the most frequent birth country after Australia.

Multiculturalism is evident here, with 44.7% of people using a language other than English at home, far exceeding the national figure. Mandarin and Cantonese are the most common additional languages, and 9.5% of residents speak little or no English.

About 47.9% of residents identify as Christian, while those with no religion now make up 37.1% of the population. This last group has seen a significant increase of 16 percentage points since 2011.

This is a highly qualified community where 39.9% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure. High school completion is also much higher than most areas, with 72.2% of residents finishing Year 12.

Wealth is high here, with 33.3% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, well above the state average. Typical family income is $2,526 per week, which is a little above the national figure.

While 6.8% of people need help with daily activities, which is higher than most areas, the rate of mental health conditions is much lower than in other similar communities.

Unpaid care for children is common at 24.2%, though this has fallen slightly since 2011. About 14.1% of the population are volunteers, which is about the same as the national average.

Families tend to be larger here, with 2.7 people per home, which is higher than most areas. Couples with children make up the largest group at 63.3% of households.

Housing is more expensive than usual, with typical weekly rents at $480 and typical monthly mortgage payments at $2,700. Separate houses are less common than in other areas, making up 55.1% of dwellings.

The area is very connected, with 46% of people working from home—far above the national figure. Public transport is widely used, and 11.8% of homes do not own a motor vehicle.

The community is relatively stable, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years is lower than the state and national figures. Recent overseas arrivals make up 9.4% of the population.

Professional roles are common, making up 36.4% of occupations. About 57.8% of adults are working or looking for work, which is slightly below the national figure.

The area is among the most advantaged in the country, ranking in the top 10% for overall advantage and education and job skills. This is consistent with the high levels of qualifications and household incomes found here.

This is a walker's paradise, with a walkability score of 8.3. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of public transport, parks, schools, and health services.