2212, NSW

The population has grown 20% since 2011 to 17,184 people. It is a relatively young area with a typical resident aged 38, and children under 15 make up 18.9% of the community.

People born overseas make up 37.9% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 27.7%. Common ancestries include Australian, English, Chinese and Vietnamese.

Language diversity is very high, with 46.6% of residents using another language at home—well above the state average. Around 8.8% of people speak little or no English, which is well above the national figure.

Religion is common here, as the 22.6% of people with no religion is far below the national figure of 38.9%. Over half the population identifies as Christian.

Education levels have risen, with 61.2% of residents now completing Year 12. One in four adults holds a bachelor degree or higher, a figure that rose nearly 10 percentage points since 2011.

Typical weekly household income is $1,941, which is a little above the national figure. High earners are common, with 25.9% of households earning $3,000 or more a week.

Residents are generally healthier than most, with long-term health conditions affecting 23.1% of people, which is well below the national average. Mental health conditions are also much lower than usual.

Volunteer rates are among the lowest for this type of area at 9.2%, which is well below the state average. Unpaid care for children is common, involving 24.6% of the population.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household. One-parent families are much more common here than in other areas, making up 16.4% of households.

Renting is common, with 34.1% of households renting and typical weekly rents being $460. Most homes are large, with 79.9% having three or more bedrooms.

Public transport is highly accessible, with 119 stops and a typical 3-minute walk to the nearest one. Working from home has surged, now accounting for 36.6% of commutes.

The area is relatively stable, with 34.7% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

About 54.3% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national average. Many residents work in health care, social assistance or retail.

The community has a high overall advantage score of 1,014, placing it above about 68% of similar areas. This is driven by strong education and job skills.

The area is very walkable, with 99.7% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Almost all residents live within a 15-minute walk of a park or school.