2208, NSW

The typical resident is 42, making the area noticeably older than the national figure. While children under 15 make up 18% of the population, seniors aged 65 and over have risen to 19.7% since 2011.

International roots are very strong here, with 40% of people born overseas—a figure far above the national average. Greek and Chinese ancestries are the most common, making up 20.3% and 19.1% of the community respectively.

Language diversity is a standout feature, as 55.5% of residents speak a language other than English at home, which is far above the New South Wales figure. About 11.2% of people speak little or no English, a rate well above the national average.

Christianity is the most common faith at 61.2%. Conversely, the proportion of people reporting no religion is 20.3%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

The community is well-qualified, with 26.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Since 2011, the share of residents who completed Year 12 has risen by 11 points to 64.8%, which is well above the national average.

Household wealth is high, and 27.6% of homes earn $3,000 or more per week, a figure that has risen 16 points since 2011. The typical family income is $2,167 per week, which is about the same as the state average.

While long-term health and mental health conditions are much lower than in most other areas, there is a higher need for daily assistance, with 7% of people requiring help with daily activities.

Unpaid care is common, as 13.6% of people provide unpaid care—a rate higher than most areas. However, volunteering is quite low at 8.7%, which is well below the national figure.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household. One-parent families make up 15.5% of the community, while 18.7% of people live alone, which is well below the national average.

Detached houses dominate the landscape at 82%, and 77% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Renting is more common than in most areas at 25.8%, with a typical weekly rent of $500.

Working from home has surged to 37.6% since 2011, far above the national figure. The area is very well served by public transport, with 84 stops and a typical walk of just 3 minutes to the nearest stop.

The population is quite stable, with only 28% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average of 40.7%.

Professional roles are common, with 26.2% of workers in these occupations. However, full-time employment is much lower than in most areas, sitting at 53.2%.

The area is quite advantaged overall, ranking in the top 20% of areas for both general advantage and education and job skills.

With 8 recorded offences per 100,000 people, this area has a lower crime rate than most similar areas.

This is a very walkable neighborhood where 99.1% of homes have a 15-minute-city walkshed. Nearly all residents live within a short walk of parks, schools, and groceries, far exceeding state averages.