2282, NSW

The population is noticeably older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 45 and nearly a quarter of people aged 65 or over. This senior population has grown significantly since 2011, while the proportion of children has slightly fallen.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people compared to the state or national figures. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for the vast majority, with only 5.6% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure, and very few residents speak little or no English.

The community is around the middle for its level in terms of non-religion, though this group has risen by 22 points since 2011. Over half of the population identifies as Christian.

A high number of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, a figure that has risen since 2011. This helps explain the area's strong professional workforce and high typical incomes.

Prosperity is a key feature here, with typical weekly family incomes much higher than in most areas. The number of households earning over $3,000 a week has risen by 13 points since 2011.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in the rest of the state, which is consistent with the area's older population. Arthritis and mental health are the most reported conditions.

Unpaid care for children and housework is well above the national figure. A slightly higher proportion of residents have served in the Defence Force compared to the state average.

Families with children make up the majority of households, and homes tend to be slightly larger than the national average with 2.5 people per home.

Home ownership is very high, with 45.6% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. Most are separate houses with three or more bedrooms, while renting is much less common than in other areas.

Most people drive or work from home, with very few using public transport to commute. Despite this, there are a high number of bus stops relative to the population.

About 35.8% of residents have moved house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas have fallen since 2011 and are well below the national average.

Health, education, and construction are the main industries for local workers. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, which is lower than the state and national figures.

The area is in the top 20% for overall advantage, with strong scores for access to money, resources, and job skills.

While most homes are near a park or public transport, far fewer residents can walk to groceries or health services compared to the state average.