2171, NSW

The area is noticeably younger than most of Australia, with a typical age of 33 and very few seniors at 8.5%. It is a popular spot for families, though the proportion of children under 15 fell slightly to 23.9% since 2011.

A large proportion of the community was born overseas, at 41.9%, which is far above the national figure of 27.7%. While over half the population was born in Australia, there are significant Italian, English, and Chinese ancestries.

Cultural diversity is high, with 54.5% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the national average, and 7.8% of residents speak little or no English.

Faith plays a strong role here, as only 10.8% of people report no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the most common affiliation at 62.1%.

The community is well-qualified, with 66.2% of people completing Year 12, well above the national figure. About 20.6% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Household incomes are high, with 33.2% earning $3,000 or more a week, far above the national figure. The typical weekly household income of $2,379 is also well above the national average.

Residents generally enjoy good health, as 18.4% have a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%. Mental health conditions are also well below the national average at 3.9%.

Unpaid childcare is common here, with 28.6% of people caring for children, higher than most areas. However, volunteering is quite low at 6.8%, well below the national figure.

Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 3.6 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 75.7% of families.

The area is dominated by separate houses, with 93.4% of dwellings being detached. Most homes are large, with 96.5% having three or more bedrooms, though typical weekly rents are well above the national figure at $530.

Cars are essential, as only 1.9% of homes have no vehicle. While 31.1% of people now work from home—a huge increase since 2011—very few people use public transport to commute.

The population is relatively stable, with 29.7% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals also fell slightly to 5.2%.

Full-time employment is lower than most areas at 54.4%. Those who work are often in health care, retail, or construction, and about 20.4% are professionals.

The area is overall quite advantaged, ranking in the top 20% of all areas. It scores particularly high for access to money and resources.

Most homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park or school, but health services are far less accessible than in other parts of the state. The overall walkability score is 5.4, or somewhat walkable.