2216, NSW

The typical resident is 37, which is a little younger than the national figure. Children under 15 make up 14.4% of the population, a figure that is well below the national average and has fallen slightly since 2011.

Born overseas, 52.6% of residents come from other countries, a rate far above the national figure of 27.7%. Nepal is the most common birthplace outside Australia, representing 9.1% of the population.

Language diversity is very high, with 57.6% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the national average, and 8.7% of residents speak little or no English.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in other areas; those with no religion make up 20.7%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the most common faith at 46.4%.

This is a highly educated community, with 31.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national average. Since 2011, the proportion of residents who completed Year 12 has risen by 10 points to 68.5%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,792, which is about the same as the national figure. Incomes have risen significantly since 2011, with the number of households earning $3,000 or more a week increasing by 13 points.

Residents here report fewer long-term health conditions (20.3%) and mental health conditions (4.7%) than the national average. About 5.4% of people need help with daily activities, which is around the middle for similar areas.

Community participation is low, with only 7.8% of people volunteering, which is well below the national figure. Rates of unpaid childcare and housework are also much lower than in most other areas.

Families are slightly larger than usual, with 2.5 people per home. While 27% of people live alone, the most common arrangement is a couple with children, making up 55.6% of households.

Flats or apartments are the dominant home type (58.3%), which helps explain why 42.2% of households rent—a figure far above the national average. Typical weekly rent is $460, which is a little above the national figure.

Public transport use is high, with 10.7% of people commuting this way, well above the national average. This convenience is reflected in the 16.3% of homes that have no motor vehicle.

The area is very dynamic, with 41.8% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 20.9% of the population, which is well above the national average.

Professional roles are common, though the unemployment rate is 6.3%, which is a little above the national figure. Full-time employment has fallen by 11 points since 2011.

While residents score very high for education and job skills, they score much lower for direct access to money and resources. Overall, the area is more advantaged than about 70% of similar places.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.9. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, and public transport, and 99.5% are within a short walk of groceries.