2222, NSW

The typical resident is 38, and while the population grew by 8.3% since 2011, there are fewer children here than in most similar areas. De facto relationships are well below the national figure.

International ties are very strong, with 47.9% of people born overseas, a figure far above the national average. Chinese, English, and Australian are the most common ancestries.

More than half of the community uses a language other than English at home, which is far above the national figure. Mandarin and Cantonese are the most common non-English languages.

Religious affiliation is higher here than in most areas, with 44.8% of people identifying as Christian and 29.8% reporting no religion.

This is a highly qualified community where 34.7% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, well above the state average. A far higher proportion of residents completed Year 12 compared to most other areas.

Typical incomes are higher than in most areas, with the usual weekly household income sitting at $1,840. Weekly personal income has risen by $214 since 2011 to reach $808.

Residents here are generally healthier than those in most areas, with a much lower rate of long-term health and mental health conditions compared to the national average.

Volunteer rates are among the lowest at this level, falling 4.2 points since 2011. Unpaid care for children and providing general unpaid care are also lower than in most areas.

Homes here are slightly more crowded than usual, with 2.6 people per home. Most households are couples with children, though a quarter of people live alone.

Apartments are common, and detached houses are far less frequent than in the rest of the state. Renting is much more common than average, with typical weekly rents reaching $400.

The area is a hub for public transport and remote work, with 35.7% of people working from home. Far more residents live without a car compared to the national figure.

The community is quite mobile, with 37.3% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 15.3% of the population.

Professional roles are common, though full-time employment is well below the national average. The unemployment rate is 4.8%, which is about the same as the state figure.

The area ranks very highly for overall advantage and job skills, placing it above about 80% of similar areas.

This is a walker's paradise where every single home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, school and public transport. Access to health services and groceries is also far above the state average.