2217, NSW

The population has grown 21% since 2011 to 28,673 people. The typical resident is 38, and the area has fewer children and seniors than most similar places.

International roots are very strong here, with 49.0% of people born overseas—far above the national figure of 27.7%. Common ancestries include English, Chinese, and Greek, with Nepal being the most common overseas birth country.

Language diversity is among the highest in the region, as 54.9% of people use a language other than English at home. This is far above the national figure, and 7.5% of residents speak little or no English.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most areas, with 50.8% identifying as Christian. Only 21.1% report no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

This is a highly qualified community where 34.4% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the national average, and a far higher proportion of residents completed Year 12 compared to most areas.

Household incomes are generally high, with a typical weekly family income of $2,211. Since 2011, the proportion of households earning $3,000 or more per week has risen by 15 points.

Residents here report fewer health issues than most areas, with a much lower rate of long-term health conditions (20.6%) and mental health conditions (4.9%) compared to the rest of the country.

Participation in unpaid work is low, with fewer people providing childcare or doing housework than in most areas. Only 8.4% of people volunteer, which is well below the national figure.

Most homes are small, with 2.5 people per household and 26.3% of people living alone. Couples with children make up the largest group, accounting for 59.5% of families.

Apartments dominate the landscape, making up 53.5% of homes. Renting is much more common here than elsewhere, and typical weekly rents ($460) and mortgage payments are much higher than the national figures.

Working from home is very common at 32.6%, and 14.5% of homes have no car. This is consistent with the area's excellent public transport, which has 141 stops and high weekly departures.

The area is very dynamic, with 43.4% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 19.2% of the population, which is well above the national figure.

Health care and social assistance is the largest industry, and professionals make up 28.2% of occupations. However, the unemployment rate of 5.6% is much higher than in most similar areas.

The area is ranked as having a high overall advantage, largely driven by its strong education and job skills, which place it in the top 20% of all areas.

This is a very walkable area where every single home is within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a 15-minute walk of a park.