2153, NSW

The area is family-heavy, with 20.6% of people being children under 15, which is much higher than most similar areas. The typical resident is 39 years old, and 60.2% of the population are married.

Coming from diverse backgrounds is common here, with 40.5% of people born overseas—a figure far above the national average. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, and Chinese.

Language diversity is very high, as 40.7% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is far above the state figure. Mandarin is the most common non-English language spoken.

About half of the community is Christian, while 28.0% report having no religion. Although the share of people with no religion is much lower than in most areas, it has risen by 13 points since 2011.

This is a highly educated community where 40.3% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure. Schooling is a priority here, with 74.0% of residents completing Year 12.

Typical weekly family income is $2,794, which is well above the national figure. This wealth is reflected in the fact that nearly 40% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Residents generally enjoy good health, with a rate of long-term health conditions (23.5%) that is well below the national average. Only 4.5% of people need help with daily activities.

Childcare is a major activity here, as 31.1% of people provide unpaid care for children, which is well above the state average. However, the proportion of volunteers has fallen since 2011.

Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 3.0 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 70.4% of families.

The area is dominated by large homes, with 84.0% having three or more bedrooms. It is an expensive market where typical weekly rents are $540 and typical monthly mortgage payments are $2,759, both well above the national average.

Working from home is very common, with 45.7% of the workforce doing so—far above the national figure. While most people use cars, the area has a very high number of public transport stops and departures.

The population is relatively stable, though 11.4% of residents arrived from overseas recently, which is higher than in most similar areas.

Employment levels are strong, with 63.8% of adults working or looking for work, a figure higher than most areas. Professionals make up the largest group of workers at 34.2%.

This area is among the most advantaged in the country, receiving the highest possible score of 10 for overall advantage and access to resources.

The suburb is very walkable, and nearly every home is within a 10-minute walk of public transport or a 15-minute walk of a park. However, fewer people can walk to groceries or schools compared to the state average.