2226, NSW

The area is notably family-friendly, with a much higher proportion of children under 15 than most similar areas. While the typical resident is 40, the population is growing and has added about 1,180 people since 2011.

People born overseas make up 20.5% of the population, which is higher than in most similar areas, though still well below the New South Wales average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 85.2% of residents. While more people use another language at home here than in most similar areas, this is still far below the state and national figures.

Over half of the community identifies as Christian. There has been a significant shift since 2011, with the proportion of people reporting no religion rising by 19 percentage points to 38.8%.

This is a highly qualified community, with 33.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher—well above the national figure. Since 2011, the proportion of residents who completed Year 12 has risen by 11 percentage points.

The area is among the highest for wealth, with a typical weekly family income of $3,028, which is well above the state and national figures. Since 2011, the proportion of households earning $3,000 or more a week has risen by 20 percentage points.

Residents generally enjoy good health, with fewer people needing help with daily activities or reporting long-term health conditions compared to most similar areas.

Unpaid care for children is much more common here than in most areas. Volunteering is also higher than the national figure, though it has fallen slightly since 2011.

Homes tend to be larger, with 2.8 people per household, which is much higher than most similar areas. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 67.9% of families.

The area is dominated by separate houses, though this fell 12 percentage points since 2011. Housing costs are high, with typical monthly mortgage payments reaching $2,800 and typical weekly rents at $460.

Working from home is incredibly common, with 46.2% of the workforce doing so—far above the national figure. While public transport use for commuting has fallen since 2011, the area has a high number of transport stops.

The community is relatively stable, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years is lower than in most similar areas and well below the national average.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas. The workforce is primarily professional, with a strong presence in health care, professional services, and education.

The area is among the most advantaged in the country, scoring the maximum 10 out of 10 for overall advantage and access to money and resources.

The neighborhood is very walkable, with 94.6% of homes within a 15-minute walk of key amenities. Almost every home is within a short walk of public transport, parks, and schools.