2219, NSW

The typical resident is 45, making the area noticeably older than the national figure. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 22.2% of the population, a figure well above the state and national averages.

Overseas birth is much more common here than in most areas, with 30.5% of people born abroad. Greek ancestry is particularly strong, accounting for 19.8% of residents.

Language diversity is far above the national average, as 37.4% of people use a language other than English at home. Greek is the most common non-English language, spoken by 13.6% of the community.

Religious affiliation is higher here than in most of the country, and the proportion of people with no religion is far below the national figure at 19.2%.

Education levels have risen since 2011, and 61.6% of residents have completed Year 12, which is a little above the national average. A quarter of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Household incomes are high, with the typical weekly family income of $2,422 sitting above the national figure. A little over 15% of people earn $2,000 or more per week, which is much higher than in most areas.

The area reports a lower rate of long-term health conditions and mental health conditions compared to the rest of the country. About 5.5% of people need help with daily activities.

Unpaid care for others is more common here than in most areas, though volunteering is well below the national average at 9.3%.

Living arrangements vary, with 30.0% of people living alone, which is well above the national figure. One-parent families also make up a higher share of households than in most areas.

Detached houses are far less common here than across Australia, and there are far fewer homes with three or more bedrooms. Rent is expensive, with a typical weekly cost of $500, and monthly mortgage payments are among the highest for similar areas.

Working from home is very common at 34.7%, a figure far above the national average. While car use remains high, the area has a high number of public transport stops and is very easy to access on foot.

The community is relatively stable, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years is well below the national figure. Recent arrivals from overseas are also far fewer than in the rest of the state.

The workforce is slightly smaller than in most areas, with 56.2% of adults working or looking for work. Health care, construction, and professional services are the most common industries.

This area is highly advantaged, ranking in the top 10% of all areas for overall advantage. It is particularly strong in terms of education and job skills.

The area is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a 15-minute walk of a park. Most residents can reach health services and groceries on foot.