2154, NSW

The population has grown to 40,874 people and is noticeably older than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 42. Seniors make up 19.9% of the community, a figure that has risen by 5.1 points since 2011.

This is a highly diverse area where 44.4% of people were born overseas, far above the national figure of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are English, Chinese and Australian.

Reflecting its international heritage, 42.3% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is far above the national average. Mandarin is the most common non-English language spoken.

Nearly half of the population identifies as Christian, while 30% report no religion. This figure for those with no religion is well below the national average, though it has risen 14 points since 2011.

Education levels are very high, with 42.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or more, far above the national figure. Most residents have completed Year 12, and the area has some of the largest schools in the region.

The area is very wealthy; typical family incomes reach $2,858 a week, well above the national figure. About 40.8% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, a significant increase since 2011.

Residents generally enjoy good health, with the rate of long-term health conditions and mental health conditions both well below the national average.

Family life is a focus here, with more people caring for children unpaid and doing housework than in most similar areas. However, the proportion of volunteers has fallen since 2011.

Homes are typically large, with 3.0 people per household. The community is dominated by couples with children, while the number of people living alone is much lower than the national average.

Most residents live in separate houses, and 82.7% of homes have three or more bedrooms. This wealth is reflected in typical monthly mortgage payments of $3,000 and weekly rents of $560, both well above national figures.

Work habits have shifted dramatically, with 47.6% of people now working from home, far above the national average. While the area is well-served by public transport stops, car use remains common.

About 35.5% of residents moved in the last five years, which is lower than the state average. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 11.2% of the population.

Professional and manager roles are common, and the rate of full-time employment is higher than the national average. The unemployment rate sits at 4.4%, which is about the same as the rest of the country.

The area ranks at the very top for overall advantage, with the highest possible scores for access to money, resources, and job skills compared to other areas.

The neighborhood is very walkable, with almost every home within a short stroll of a park or public transport. Health services are easy to reach, though grocery stores are less accessible on foot than in other parts of the state.