2136, NSW

The population grew by 16% since 2011 to reach 7,763 people. While the typical resident is 39, the area has a lower proportion of children and seniors compared to most similar areas.

This is a culturally diverse community where 45.6% of people were born overseas, a figure far above the national average of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are Chinese, Australian, and Italian.

Reflecting its international birthplaces, 53.4% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is far above the national figure. About 9.4% of people speak little or no English.

Most residents identify as Christian (54.2%), while 23.6% report no religion. This share of people with no religion is far below the national average, though it has risen 11 points since 2011.

The area is highly qualified, with 35.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national figure. Since 2011, the proportion of people who completed Year 12 has risen 10 points to 71.9%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,943, which is much higher than most similar areas. There has been a sharp increase in affluence, with the share of households earning $3,000 or more a week rising 15 points since 2011.

Residents generally report good health, with 22.5% having a long-term health condition, which is well below the national average. Mental health conditions are also much lower than in most areas.

Participation in volunteering is much lower than most areas at 11.4%, and this figure has fallen slightly since 2011. About 11.6% of the community provides unpaid care.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per household. Family life is central to the area, as 64.3% of households consist of couples with children.

The housing mix is shifting away from detached houses, which now make up 48.6% of dwellings. Renting is much more common than in most similar areas, and typical weekly rent is $460.

A huge shift in work habits is evident, with 38.8% of people working from home, far above the national figure. While 10.8% of homes have no car, the area is very well served by bus routes.

About 35.2% of the population moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 11.4% of the community, a rate higher than most similar areas.

The workforce is largely professional, with 30.7% in professional roles, though the unemployment rate of 5.8% is much higher than in most similar areas.

The area ranks very high for overall advantage and job skills, placing it in the top 10% of similar areas across the country.

This is a very walkable neighborhood where 98.5% of homes have a 15-minute-city walkshed. Almost every home is within a short walk of a park, school, or grocery store.