2205, NSW

The area is noticeably younger than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 32 and very few seniors. While children under 15 make up only 12.5% of the population, there has been a significant rise in de facto relationships, which now account for 17.2% of couples.

Born overseas make up 57.6% of the population, a figure far above the national average. Chinese ancestry is the most common, at 21.9%, and the proportion of overseas-born residents has risen by 12 points since 2011.

Language diversity is very high, with 60.2% of people using a language other than English at home. Mandarin and Arabic are the most common non-English languages, though the proportion of people speaking little or no English has fallen slightly since 2016.

People with no religion make up 36.7% of the community, which is well above the New South Wales figure. This group has grown significantly, rising 21 points since 2011.

The workforce is highly qualified, with 43.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national average, and the proportion of residents who completed Year 12 has risen 15 points since 2011.

Typical weekly household income is $2,117, which is a little above the state figure. Higher earners are common here, with 26.7% of households earning $3,000 or more per week, a figure that has risen 15 points since 2011.

Residents report very few long-term health conditions, at just 15.2%, which is far below the national average. Similarly, the rate of people needing help with daily activities is much lower than in most other areas.

Unpaid work and volunteering are less common here than elsewhere; only 7.3% of people volunteer and 6.9% provide unpaid care. These figures are well below the state and national averages.

Homes typically hold 2.5 people, which is about the same as the national average. Couples with children are the most common family type, making up 49.2% of households.

The area is dominated by apartments, which make up 72.2% of homes. Renting is very common at 51.5%, while only 15.6% of homes are owned outright, which is far below the national figure.

Working from home is very popular, with 40.2% of the workforce doing so. While 20.4% of homes have no car, the area has high public transport use and a very short walk to the nearest stop.

The population is highly mobile, with 57.4% of residents having moved in the last five years. This is far above the national average and is driven by a high number of recent arrivals from overseas.

Most adults are working or looking for work, and professionals make up 31.7% of the workforce. Unemployment is 6.1%, which is a little above the state average.

This area is ranked as having a very high level of overall advantage and exceptional job skills. However, it ranks much lower for direct access to money and resources compared to similar areas.

The neighborhood is a walker's paradise, with every single home within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, and schools. Access to health services is also nearly universal within a short walk.