2159, NSW

The area is noticeably older than the state and national averages, with 23.1% of people aged 65 and over. This senior population has grown by 5.8 percentage points since 2011, while the number of children under 15 has slightly fallen.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 19.0% were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas. English is the most common ancestry at 42.5%.

About 9.9% of people use a language other than English at home, a figure that is higher than most similar areas but far below the state average. Only 1.0% of residents speak little or no English.

Christianity is the most common religion at 59.4%. Those reporting no religion make up 33.6% of the population, a figure that has risen by 14 percentage points since 2011.

This is a highly qualified community where 28.4% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher. Over 60% of residents completed Year 12, which is well above the national figure.

Incomes are very high here, with typical weekly household earnings of $2,400, well above the national figure. Since 2011, the proportion of households earning $3,000 or more a week has jumped by 18 percentage points.

The community reports lower rates of mental health conditions than most areas, at 6.5%. About 27.8% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is about the same as the state average.

Volunteering is more common here than in most similar areas, at 19.8%. A higher than average 28.6% of people spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household. Single-person households are much less common than in the rest of the country, at only 18.3%.

The area is dominated by separate houses, and 44.5% of homes are owned outright, far above the national average. Renting is much less common here than elsewhere, at just 12.7%.

Car use is essential, as only 0.2% of people commute by public transport. However, 39.2% of the workforce now works from home, a massive increase of 28 percentage points since 2011.

The population is relatively stable, with 28.7% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national rate. Recent overseas arrivals have also fallen since 2011.

The unemployment rate is very low at 3.1%, much lower than in most similar areas. Many residents work as professionals or managers, with construction and health as the main industries.

This community is among the most advantaged in the country, scoring a maximum of 10 for overall advantage and access to resources.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 2.8, far below the state average. Only about a quarter of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.