2223, NSW

The population grew by 8.1% since 2011 to reach 21,403 people. Residents are a little older than the national average, with a typical age of 40, and the proportion of seniors aged 65 and over has risen to 17.9%.

This is a diverse area where 32.0% of people were born overseas, a figure well above the national average. The most common ancestries are English and Australian, followed by a significant Chinese community at 17.0%.

Multiculturalism is evident here, with 34.0% of people using a language other than English at home—far above the national figure. While English is most common, Mandarin and Cantonese are the most used other languages.

Over half of the community (54.2%) identify as Christian. The number of people reporting no religion has risen sharply since 2011, now reaching 32.6%, which is well below the national figure.

The area is highly qualified, with 37.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average. This academic strength is reflected in the 72.2% of residents who completed Year 12.

Typical weekly household incomes are much higher than most areas at $2,699 for families and $2,229 for all households. High earners are common, with 34.8% of households earning $3,000 or more a week.

Residents enjoy better health than most other areas, with a much lower rate of long-term health conditions (23.5%) and mental health conditions (6.2%) compared to the state and national figures.

About 14.5% of people volunteer, which is a drop since 2011. Unpaid care is common, with 26.7% of the community caring for children, a figure slightly above the national average.

Families are the norm here, with 64.8% of households consisting of couples with children. Homes tend to be larger than usual, typically housing 2.7 people.

While 37.3% of homes are owned outright, the area has a higher than average rental rate of 28.7%. Rent is high, with a typical weekly payment of $440, and mortgage payments are among the highest at $2,600 a month.

Working from home has surged to 45.3%, one of the highest rates in the country. While 8.9% of homes have no car, the area remains well-connected with 77 public transport stops.

The population is relatively stable, with 33.7% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals make up 10.2% of the community.

A high number of residents are working or looking for work (62.3%). Many are employed as professionals or managers, with a strong presence in health care, professional services, and education.

The area is among the most advantaged in the country, scoring a 10 out of 10 for overall advantage. This is driven by high levels of education, job skills, and access to resources.

Described as a walker's paradise, 95.4% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of essential amenities. Almost every resident can walk to a park, school, or public transport stop within 15 minutes.