2211, NSW

The typical resident is 40, which is slightly older than the national figure. While the population has grown, the proportion of children under 15 fell slightly to 17.0% since 2011.

People born overseas make up 36.0% of the community, a figure well above the national average. This diversity is reflected in the ancestry data, with Chinese, English, and Australian being the most common backgrounds.

Language diversity is very high here, with 41.9% of people using a language other than English at home. Consequently, the proportion of people who speak little or no English is well above the national figure.

Christianity is the most common religion at 54.3%. The share of people reporting no religion is 24.5%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels have risen since 2011, with 25.4% of adults now holding a bachelor degree or higher. The area also has a high proportion of people who completed Year 12, at 61.7%.

Typical household incomes are higher than the national figure, and 26.1% of households earn $3,000 or more a week. This is a significant increase from 11.0% in 2011.

Mental health conditions are much less common here than in most similar areas. However, 6.7% of people need help with daily activities, which is slightly higher than the national average.

Volunteer rates are among the lowest for this level at 9.9%, falling since 2011. Similarly, fewer people provide unpaid care compared to most other areas.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home. Couples with children make up 63.5% of families, while 22.0% of people live alone.

Rents are among the highest at the $470 weekly typical mark. The area is dominated by three- or more bedroom homes (79.6%), though the typical monthly mortgage payment is much higher than in most areas.

Working from home has surged to 38.3%, far above the national figure. Public transport infrastructure is strong, with 89 stops and a very short typical walk to the nearest one.

Movement is relatively stable, with 31.5% of people having moved in the last five years. This is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Working or looking for work is less common here than in most areas, at 55.2%. Health care, education, and retail are the primary industries for those employed.

The area is overall quite advantaged, ranking higher than about 80% of similar areas. This is strongly linked to its high level of education and job skills.

The area is very walkable, with 99.8% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a 15-minute walk of a park.