2140, NSW

This is a very young community where the typical resident is just 31, making it far younger than the state average. Seniors aged 65 and over are rare here, representing only 6.1% of the population.

The area is overwhelmingly multicultural, with 68.0% of people born overseas, which is far above the national figure. Indian and Chinese are the most common ancestries, representing 15.7% and 23.6% respectively.

Reflecting its diverse roots, 71.2% of residents use a language other than English at home, far exceeding the state average. While English is the main language for 22.3%, Mandarin and Cantonese are also widely spoken.

Religious diversity is high, with Hinduism (27.4%) and Christianity (23.9%) being the most common affiliations. About 28.8% of people report no religion, which is far below the national figure.

The community is highly qualified, with 49.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average. Most residents have finished Year 12, a figure that rose to 82.0% since 2011.

Incomes are generally strong, with a typical weekly household income of $2,042, which is a little above the national figure. Since 2011, the typical household income has risen by $654.

Residents here are in good health, as only 12.1% have a long-term health condition, which is far below the national figure. Similarly, only 3.2% report a mental health condition.

Unpaid care and volunteering are less common here than in other areas, with only 7.6% of people volunteering. This is well below the state figure of 13.0%.

Homes tend to be slightly larger than average with 2.6 people per dwelling. Most households are couples with children (56.4%) or couples without children (30.4%).

The landscape is dominated by flats or apartments, which make up 86.3% of homes. Renting is very common at 58.4%, far above the national average, and the typical weekly rent is a little above the national figure at $450.

Working from home is very popular, with 36.5% of the workforce doing so, which is far above the national figure. While 15.3% of homes have no car, public transport use for commuting remains high at 10.9%.

The population is highly mobile, with 65.5% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals are also very common, accounting for 32.0% of the community.

More adults are working or looking for work (67.3%) compared to most other areas. Professionals make up the largest employment group at 32.6%, though the unemployment rate is a little above the national figure at 7.1%.

The area is ranked as having very high job skills and overall advantage, sitting in the top 20% of all areas. However, it ranks among the lowest for general access to money and resources.

The area is very walkable, with 98.7% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries. Almost every resident can reach a park within 15 minutes on foot.