2133, NSW

The typical resident is 41, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. While the number of seniors has risen since 2011, the population is larger than about 70% of similar areas.

This is a diverse community where 37.4% of people were born overseas, a figure well above the national average of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are Australian, Italian, English, and Chinese.

Language diversity is very high, with 43.5% of people using a language other than English at home, far above the New South Wales figure of 26.6%. Consequently, the proportion of people who speak little or no English is also well above the state and national averages.

Christianity is the most common faith at 61.7%. The proportion of people reporting no religion is 25%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

The area is highly qualified, with 30.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the national average, and the proportion of people who completed Year 12 is also much higher than most areas.

Typical weekly family income is $2,318, which is higher than most similar areas. This wealth is evident in the 27.6% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, a figure that has risen significantly since 2011.

Residents report fewer long-term health conditions and lower rates of mental health issues than the state and national averages. About 5.9% of people need help with daily activities.

Volunteering rates are much lower than most similar areas. Around 12.6% of people provide unpaid care, and 22% spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework.

Families here tend to be larger, with 2.7 people per home. This is higher than most areas, though 26.3% of people still live alone.

The area has far fewer separate houses than the state average, with many more flats, apartments, and townhouses. Renting is much more common than in most areas, and the typical weekly rent of $410 is higher than the national figure.

Working from home is very common, with 41.5% of the workforce doing so—far above the national average. The area is very accessible, with a short 12-minute drive to the city and many homes having no motor vehicle.

The community is relatively stable, as fewer people moved house in the last five years compared to the state and national averages. Recent arrivals from overseas have also fallen since 2011.

More people are in professional or managerial roles here than in many other areas. However, the proportion of adults working or looking for work is lower than the national figure.

This is a highly advantaged area, ranking in the top 10% for education and job skills. Its overall advantage score is larger than about 81% of similar areas.

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