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2138, NSW

4 km²

Over half of the adults here hold a bachelor degree or higher, making postcode 2138 one of the most highly qualified areas in the country. This is a young, fast-growing community where 45% of residents are adults aged 25 to 44. The area has a strong international character, with a majority of people born overseas and many speaking languages other than English at home. This combination of high education and a diverse, working-age population creates a professional and affluent atmosphere.

An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.

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The community is noticeably younger than the state and national figures, with a typical resident aged 34. Children under 15 and seniors are both well below the national average, while the population has grown by 46% since 2011.

People born overseas make up 58.4% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 27.7%. Chinese ancestry is the most common, accounting for 32.1% of residents.

Language diversity is very high, with 60.4% of people using a language other than English at home. While this is far above the national average, the proportion of people who speak little or no English fell slightly to 10.2% since 2016.

People with no religion make up 40.4% of the area, which is well above the New South Wales figure. This figure has risen sharply by 17 points since 2011.

This is a highly educated area where 53.2% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, far exceeding the national figure of 26.3%. Most residents have completed Year 12, and degrees in management and commerce are the most common qualifications.

Incomes are much higher than in most areas, with a typical weekly family income of $2,535. About 32.9% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, a figure that has risen 15 points since 2011.

Residents report very good health; those with long-term health conditions (15.6%) and mental health conditions (4.1%) are both far below the national averages.

Volunteer rates are well below the national figure at 10.3% and have fallen since 2011. Similarly, fewer people here provide unpaid care or do heavy housework compared to most other areas.

Most households are couples with children (55.2%) or couples without children (33.6%). The number of one-parent families is much lower than in most other areas.

The area is dominated by flats or apartments, which make up 70% of homes. Renting is very common at 48%, and typical weekly rents of $550 are well above the national figure.

Nearly half of the workforce (49.3%) works from home, a figure far above the national average. While many homes have no car, the area is highly accessible with a short 14-minute drive to the city.

The population is quite mobile, with 53.9% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 22.4% of the community, which is well above the national figure.

Working or looking for work is more common here than in most areas, with a high rate of full-time employment at 63.9%. Professionals and managers make up the majority of occupations.

The area is ranked among the most advantaged in the country, scoring a maximum 10 for education and job skills.

With only 5 recorded offences per 100,000 people, crime is much lower here than in most other areas.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.7, as every single home is within a 15-minute walk of parks and groceries. Almost all residents also live within a short walk of public transport and schools.

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