2224, NSW

The community is noticeably older than the rest of the state, with a typical resident aged 45 and a high proportion of seniors. This older profile is mirrored in the marital data, as the area has a very low rate of de facto relationships compared to the national figure.

People born overseas make up 26.5% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas. While English and Australian are the most common ancestries, there is a significant Greek presence at 11.5%.

Language diversity is a striking feature, with 29.1% of residents using a language other than English at home—well above the national figure. This is consistent with the high number of overseas-born residents.

Christianity is the most common faith at 64.6%, though the number of people reporting no religion has risen 13 points since 2011. Despite this growth, the area still has among the lowest proportions of non-religious people at this level.

The area is well-qualified, with 61.3% of residents having completed Year 12 and 25.4% holding a bachelor degree or higher. The number of people with degrees has risen 6.6 points since 2011.

Weekly household incomes are much higher than most areas, with the typical family earning $2,442. A significant 31.4% of households earn $3,000 or more each week, a figure that has risen 15 points since 2011.

Mental health conditions are much lower here than in most other areas. However, people needing help with daily activities have risen to 6.7%, which is higher than the state average.

Volunteer rates are much lower than the national figure and have fallen since 2011. About 12.6% of people provide some form of unpaid care.

Homes here tend to be larger, with 2.7 people per household, which is much higher than in most similar areas. Only 21.8% of people live alone, well below the state and national figures.

The housing market is expensive, with typical weekly rents of $550 and monthly mortgage payments of $2,817, both of which are among the highest at this level. Most homes are large, with 81.2% having three or more bedrooms.

Working from home is very common here, with 34.1% of the workforce doing so—far above the national figure. This shift is reflected in the fact that only 1% of residents commute using public transport.

The population is relatively stable, as fewer people have moved in the last five years compared to the state average. Recent arrivals from overseas have also fallen since 2011.

Adults working or looking for work make up 56.1% of the population, which is lower than the national figure. Many residents work as professionals or managers, though full-time employment has fallen since 2011.

The area is highly advantaged, ranking in the top 10% of similar areas for access to money, resources, and job skills.

The neighbourhood is very walkable, with 89.8% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a '15-minute-city' layout. Residents have excellent access to parks, health services, and public transport within a short walk.