2173, NSW

The area is noticeably younger than the state and national averages, with the typical resident aged 33. This is reflected in the high proportion of children under 15, who make up 22.4% of the population, while seniors aged 65 and over are well below the national figure at 7.7%.

A strong international presence is evident, with 32.1% of people born overseas, which is well above the national figure. Indian and English ancestries follow Australian as the most common backgrounds.

Language diversity is high, with 33.9% of residents using a language other than English at home, far above the national average. Arabic is the most common non-English language spoken.

Christianity remains the most common faith at 53.5%, though the number of people reporting no religion has risen 12 points since 2011 to reach 25.8%.

The community is highly qualified, with 69.4% of residents having completed Year 12 and 29.6% holding a bachelor degree or higher, both of which are well above national figures.

This is a high-income area where the typical personal weekly income is $1,049. The proportion of households earning $3,000 or more a week has risen sharply by 21 points since 2011 to reach 35.7%.

Residents generally report better health than most areas, with a long-term health condition rate of 21.7%, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%.

The area has a very high rate of former Defence Force members at 9.4%. Additionally, 29.9% of people provide unpaid childcare, which is well above the national average.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.2 people per household. This is consistent with the fact that 72.7% of families are couples with children and very few people live alone.

The housing stock is dominated by separate houses, and 96.8% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Rent is quite high, with a typical weekly cost of $500, which is well above the national figure.

Working from home has surged to 37.9%, a massive increase from 2.3% in 2011. Most households rely on cars, with 45.2% owning two vehicles.

The population is relatively stable, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years is well below the national figure.

Employment is strong, with 70.8% of adults working or looking for work, far above the national rate. Public administration, safety, and health care are the most common industries.

The area is among the most advantaged in the region, ranking in the top 10% for overall advantage and access to money and resources.

While almost every home is within a short walk of a park or public transport, access to health services is far below the state average, with only 16.3% of homes within a 15-minute walk.