2220, NSW

The area is much younger than most, with a typical age of 34 and far fewer children and seniors than the state average. While the population has grown to 33,761 people, the proportion of people in de facto relationships remains well below the national figure.

An overwhelming 65.6% of residents were born overseas, a figure far above the national average. Chinese ancestry is the most common at 45.5%, and Nepal is a significant birthplace for 14.7% of the community.

Language diversity is very high, with 74.4% of people using a language other than English at home. While Mandarin and Cantonese are common, 17.5% of residents speak little or no English, which is far above the national figure.

About 38.1% of people report no religion, which is about the same as the national figure. Hinduism is a notable faith here, representing 14.5% of the population.

The community is highly qualified, with 38.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national average and is reflected in a very high proportion of residents who completed Year 12.

Typical household income is $1,841 a week, which is about the same as the national figure. There has been a significant jump in wealth since 2011, with the share of households earning $3,000 or more a week rising by 13 percentage points.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most other areas, with very low rates of long-term health conditions. Only 3% of people report a mental health condition, which is well below the national average.

Volunteer rates are among the lowest at this level, at 6.8%. Similarly, the proportion of people providing unpaid care or housework is much lower than in most other areas.

Homes are more crowded than usual, with an average of 2.9 people per dwelling. This is consistent with the fact that far fewer people live alone compared to the state average.

Rentals are very common, with 45.1% of households renting—far above the national figure. Apartments dominate the landscape, and typical weekly rents of $470 are among the highest for this level.

Public transport use is far above the national average, and 20.3% of homes have no motor vehicle. This trend is supported by a high number of transit stops and a very short walk to the nearest one.

The area is highly transient, with 48.3% of residents moving in the last five years. This is well above the national average and is driven by recent overseas arrivals, who make up 26.6% of the population.

Full-time employment is well below the national average at 48.6%, while the unemployment rate is a little above. Many residents work in health care, retail, or professional roles.

The area ranks as an overall advantage, scoring 1,020 against a national average of 1,000. This is largely driven by high levels of education and job skills, despite lower scores for direct access to money and resources.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.9, far above the state average. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, a school, and public transport.