2260, NSW

The typical resident is 42, which is noticeably older than the national figure. This aging trend is evident as the proportion of seniors aged 65 and over rose 5.1 points since 2011 to reach 20.2%.

English and Australian ancestries are most common here. While 18.3% of people were born overseas—a figure higher than most similar areas—this is still well below the national average of 27.7%.

English is the primary language for nearly 90% of the community. Only 6.3% of residents use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

There has been a significant shift toward secularism, with the number of people reporting no religion rising 21 points since 2011 to reach 41.6%. This is well above the New South Wales figure.

The area is highly qualified, with a bachelor degree or higher held by 28.9% of adults. This is a little above the national average and reflects a strong rise of 8.5 points since 2011.

Weekly incomes are much higher than usual, with the typical family earning $2,528. The number of households earning $3,000 or more a week rose 21 points since 2011 to 33.1%.

Residents generally enjoy good health, as those needing help with daily activities are much lower than in most areas at 3.7%. Long-term health conditions are also a little below the national average.

Family duties are a priority here, with 29.4% of people caring for children unpaid, which is well above the national figure. However, the proportion of volunteers fell 3.8 points since 2011 to 15.8%.

The community is dominated by families, with 60.8% of homes consisting of couples with children. This helps explain why the typical home holds 2.7 people, which is much higher than most areas.

Large homes are the norm, with 83.7% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms. Renting is far less common here than across Australia, with only 20% of households renting.

While 94.7% of homes are within a short walk of public transport, very few people use it to commute. Instead, 32.8% of the workforce now works from home, a massive increase from 6.1% in 2011.

The area is quite dynamic, with 40% of people having moved house in the last five years. However, recent arrivals from overseas have fallen 4.6 points since 2011 to 8.5%.

Unemployment is very low at 3.0%, which is a little below the national figure. Many residents work in professional roles, particularly in health care, construction, and education.

This area ranks among the most advantaged in the country, scoring a 9 out of 10 for overall advantage. It sits in the top 10% of areas for both access to resources and job skills.

The neighbourhood is considered somewhat walkable, though it is far below the state average for access to groceries and health services. Most residents live within 15 minutes of a park or public transport.