2175, NSW

The typical resident is 45, making this community noticeably older than the rest of Australia. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 21.1% of the population, a figure well above the national average.

Italian heritage is very strong here, with 30.7% of people claiming Italian ancestry and 7.7% born in Italy. Overall, 28.4% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

Language diversity is a standout feature, as 38.4% of people use a language other than English at home, far above the national figure. Italian is the most common non-English language, spoken by 10.4% of residents.

Religious affiliation is very high, with 77.9% of people identifying as Christian. Only 7.9% of the community reports having no religion, which is far below the national average.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 12.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, more people have completed Year 12 than in 2011, rising to 42.2%.

The area is quite wealthy, with a typical weekly household income of $2,135, which is a little above the national figure. High earners are common, as 32.9% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Daily health needs are more common here, with 7.2% of people needing help with daily activities, which is much higher than most areas. This is consistent with the older age of the population.

Unpaid housework is common, with 27.6% of people spending 15 or more hours a week on it, well above the state average. Conversely, volunteering is much lower than in most other areas.

Homes are typically large, with 3.2 people per household. This is well above the national figure, and a high 65.8% of families consist of couples with children.

Housing is dominated by detached houses, which make up 96.7% of all homes. Stability is high, as 51.8% of homes are owned outright, far above the state and national averages.

The community is highly reliant on cars, although 32.6% of people now work from home, a big increase since 2011. Despite this, public transport use for commuting is very low at just 0.4%.

The population is very stable, with only 18.3% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national average. Recent overseas arrivals are also very rare at 0.6%.

The unemployment rate is very low at 2.0%, though the number of adults working or looking for work is much lower than in most similar areas. Construction is the most common industry.

The area ranks very high for overall advantage, scoring 8 out of 10. It is particularly strong in its access to money and resources, which is at the highest possible level.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 2.1. Residents are far less likely to live within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, or health services compared to the state average.