2213, NSW

Families are a major part of the community, with children under 15 making up 19.8% of the population, which is much higher than most areas. The typical resident is 39 years old, and the population grew by 14% between 2011 and 2021 to reach 23,290 people.

The area is diverse, with 28.6% of people born overseas—a figure that rose 8.1 percentage points since 2011. While Australian and English ancestries are most common, there are significant Chinese, Irish, and Greek roots in the community.

Language diversity is very high here, as 34.3% of people use a language other than English at home, far above the national figure. English is still the main language for 62.1% of residents, followed by Arabic, Vietnamese, and Greek.

Religious affiliation is high, with 58.7% identifying as Christian. Only 22.7% of people report no religion, which is far below the national average, though this figure has risen 12 points since 2011.

Education levels are strong, and those who finished Year 12 rose 15 points since 2011 to 61.6%. About 25.7% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, with many qualifications in management, commerce, and engineering.

Household incomes are much higher than in most areas, with 31.3% earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical family income is $2,440 per week, which is higher than the state and national figures.

The community is generally healthy, with 25.1% of people having a long-term health condition, which is much lower than most similar areas. Only 6.1% of residents report a mental health condition.

While 27.0% of people provide unpaid childcare—higher than most areas—volunteer rates are much lower than usual at 10.8%. This is a drop of 4.3 percentage points since 2011.

Homes here are larger than average, with 2.9 people per home and only 20% of people living alone. Most households are couples with children, making up 66.7% of the community.

Large homes dominate, as 84.3% have three or more bedrooms. This is reflected in the high typical monthly mortgage payment of $2,600 and a typical weekly rent of $470, both of which are among the highest at this level.

Working from home is very common, with 40.0% of the workforce doing so—a massive rise from just 2.9% in 2011. Despite this, the area is well-served by public transport, with 124 stops and a short 3-minute walk to the nearest one.

The population is relatively stable, as 31.6% of people moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. Recent arrivals from overseas account for 7.3% of the community.

Most people work in health, education, or construction, and 24.7% of workers are professionals. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, which is slightly lower than the national figure.

The area is highly advantaged, scoring 8 out of 10 for both access to resources and job skills. Overall, it is more advantaged than about 80% of similar areas.

The neighborhood is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park and 99.7% near public transport. However, 35.7% of homes are more than 15 minutes away from groceries.