2135, NSW

The area is much younger than the national figure, with the typical resident aged 32 and children under 15 making up only 11.3% of the population. This youthfulness is reflected in the marital stats, where 42.9% of people have never married.

People born overseas make up 59.9% of the community, a figure far above the national average of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are Chinese, English, Australian, and Indian, with Nepal being a common country of birth.

Language diversity is very high, with 65.2% of people using a language other than English at home, which is far above the national figure. While Mandarin and Cantonese are common, 9.7% of residents speak little or no English.

Hinduism is a significant faith here at 20.8%, while 38% of the population identifies as Christian. Far fewer people identify as having no religion compared to the rest of Australia.

This is a highly qualified area where 43.9% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure. This academic achievement extends to the youth, with 80.8% of residents completing Year 12.

Household incomes are much higher than typical, with 34.3% of homes earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical weekly family income has risen significantly since 2011 to reach $2,423.

Residents generally report better health than most areas, with long-term health conditions affecting only 17.7% of the population. Mental health conditions are also well below the national average at 4%.

Participation in unpaid work is much lower than in most areas, with only 16.1% of people caring for children unpaid. Volunteering has also fallen since 2011 to 10.7%.

Homes here are more crowded than usual, with 2.8 people per home. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 59.7% of households.

Apartments are common, making up 49.3% of homes, while detached houses are far less common than across the state. Renting is very popular at 43.9%, and typical weekly rents are well above the national figure at $480.

Many residents live without a car, with 20.9% of homes having no motor vehicle. This is supported by excellent transit options and a high number of people working from home, at 32.7%.

The population is highly mobile, with 48.1% of people moving in the last five years. This is driven by a high rate of recent overseas arrivals, who make up 31.7% of the community.

Working or looking for work is more common here than in the state average. While professionals make up 32.9% of jobs, the unemployment rate is a little above the national figure at 6.7%.

The area is rated as having a very high overall advantage, scoring 9 out of 10. This is underpinned by a perfect score for education and job skills.

Described as a walker's paradise, 100% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport, a park, or a school. Almost all residents can also reach groceries within 15 minutes on foot.