2174, NSW

The area is far younger than the national figure, with 27% of people under 15 and only 4.3% aged 65 and over. This creates a youthful profile, as the typical age of 31 is noticeably lower than the Australian average of 38.

Over half the population (50.9%) was born overseas, a figure far above the national average of 27.7%. Indian and Chinese ancestries are prominent, and India is the most common country of birth outside Australia.

Language diversity is very high, with 61.6% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the national figure of 22.3%, and those who speak little or no English have also increased since 2016.

Religious affiliation is diverse, with 19% of residents identifying as Muslim and 16.5% as Hindu. Far fewer people identify as having no religion (12.8%) compared to the national figure of 38.9%.

The community is highly qualified, with 37.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is far above the national average. Most residents have completed Year 12, and there has been a significant rise in qualifications since 2011.

Typical weekly household incomes are well above the national figure at $2,562. High earners are common, with 36.9% of households earning $3,000 or more per week, a trend that has risen sharply over the last decade.

Residents report very good health, with only 13.2% having a long-term health condition, which is far below the national average of 27.7%. Similarly, the rate of mental health conditions is among the lowest for similar areas.

Unpaid childcare is very common here, with 36.4% of people providing this care, which is far above the national figure. Conversely, volunteering is much lower than usual at 7.8%.

Homes are typically large, with 3.4 people per household compared to the national figure of 2.5. Most are couples with children, and very few people live alone.

Large separate houses dominate the landscape, and 84.6% of homes have three or more bedrooms. While home ownership via mortgages is common, typical weekly rents are well above the national average at $550.

Working from home is very popular at 36.1%, far above the national average of 21%. Most households own at least one car, though public transport use is slightly higher than in most areas.

The community is highly transient, with 73.9% of people moving in the last five years, a figure far above the national average of 40.7%.

More adults are working or looking for work (66.5%) than in most other areas. Many residents are professionals, with health care and social assistance being the most common industries.

The area ranks among the most advantaged in the country, with a top score of 10 for access to money and resources and an overall advantage score far above the national average.

While 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park and most are near public transport, the area is far below the state average for access to health services.