2210, NSW

The typical resident is 41, and the area is noticeably older than the national figure. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 20.4% of the population, which is well above the Australian average.

Cultural diversity is a standout feature, with 38.2% of people born overseas, a figure far above the national average. Chinese ancestry is the most common, accounting for 20% of the population.

Multilingualism is very common here, as 44.4% of people use a language other than English at home, which is far above the national rate. This is reflected in the 10.2% who speak little or no English, a figure well above the national average.

Christianity is the primary faith for 53.5% of residents. While the number of people with no religion has risen to 26.3%, this remains far below the national figure.

The community is well-qualified, with 62.6% of residents completing Year 12, well above the national average. The number of adults with a bachelor degree or higher has also risen significantly since 2011 to reach 26.3%.

Typical weekly family incomes are $2,111, which is about the same as the national figure. However, there has been a sharp increase in prosperity, with 24.4% of households now earning $3,000 or more per week.

People needing help with daily activities are much more common here than in most areas, at 7.1%. Conversely, the rate of mental health conditions is much lower than the national average at 6.4%.

Volunteering is much lower than in most areas, with only 10.3% of residents participating, a figure that has fallen since 2011. Unpaid care for children is also lower than the national average.

Homes here are more crowded than usual, with a typical 2.7 people per home. One-parent families are also more common than in most other areas.

Rental properties are much more common here than in most areas, making up 34.2% of homes. The area has seen a shift away from detached houses and a rise in typical monthly mortgage payments to $2,500.

Working from home is very popular, with 37% of the workforce doing so, far above the national average. The area is well-serviced by public transport, with 209 stops and a very short walk to the nearest one.

About a third of residents have moved in the last five years, though this is well below the national average. Recent overseas arrivals make up 9% of the population, which has remained steady since 2011.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work here than in most areas, at 52.5%. Full-time employment has also fallen since 2011 and is now well below the national figure.

The area is generally advantaged, ranking higher than 70% of similar areas overall. This is driven largely by a high score for education and job skills, which is better than 80% of other areas.

The community is very safe, with only 3 recorded offences per 100,000 people, a figure much lower than most areas.

This is a very walkable area where 91.8% of homes have a '15-minute-city' walkshed. Almost every home is within a 10-minute walk of public transport and 15 minutes of a park or school.