2203, NSW

The area is younger than most, with a typical age of 38 and far fewer children and seniors than the state and national figures. It is also a place where non-traditional partnerships are common, as the rate of de facto relationships is well above the national average.

Many residents were born overseas, with 31.7% born outside Australia, which is well above the national figure. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

Language diversity is high, with 27.3% of people using a language other than English at home, though this is down from 2011. About 5.1% of the community speaks little or no English, which is higher than the national average.

A large proportion of the community reports no religion at 48.9%, a figure that is far above the national average and has risen by 21 points since 2011.

This is an exceptionally well-qualified area, where 45% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national figure, and the number of people who completed Year 12 has risen to 74%.

Earnings are very high, with the typical personal weekly income of $1,158 being well above the national figure. This is reflected in the 30.9% of households that earn $3,000 or more per week, a significant increase since 2011.

Mental health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 11.7% of residents. Other health figures, such as those needing help with daily activities, are around the middle for similar areas.

Unpaid care for children and housework is much lower here than in most other areas. Volunteers make up 14.5% of the population, which is slightly above the state average.

Homes are smaller and more likely to be occupied by single people, with 34.4% of residents living alone. This is well above the national average, and the typical home has only 2.2 people.

Apartments dominate the landscape, making up 57.1% of homes, while separate houses are far less common than in the rest of the state. Renting is very common at 46.1%, and typical weekly rents of $470 are well above the national figure.

Working from home is incredibly common, with 51.7% of the workforce doing so—far above the national average. This shift is mirrored by the 17.3% of homes that have no motor vehicle, a figure well above the national average.

The community is very transient, with 44.9% of people having moved in the last five years, which is well above the national average.

The workforce is highly active and predominantly professional, with 68.1% of adults working or looking for work. Full-time employment is also well above the national average at 64.5%.

This area ranks as one of the most advantaged in the country, scoring a 10 for education and job skills and sitting in the top 9% of areas for overall advantage.

The area is a walker's paradise with a score of 9.0, as every single home is within a 15-minute walk of public transport, parks, schools, groceries, and health services.