2289, NSW

The population grew by 7.5% since 2011 to reach 20,257 people. It is a young community, with 19.8% of people under 15—much higher than most areas—and a typical resident aged 38.

Most residents were born in Australia, with only 12.2% born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. Those with English and Australian ancestry are the most common groups.

English is the main language for 89.2% of the community. While 8.1% use another language at home, which is higher than most similar areas, this remains far below the New South Wales average of 26.6%.

A large shift has occurred here, with the proportion of people reporting no religion rising 25 points since 2011. Now, 46.5% of residents have no religion, which is well above the national figure.

The area is highly qualified, with 31.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the national average, and the number of people who completed Year 12 rose 13 points since 2011.

Household wealth has grown sharply, with the share of families earning $3,000 or more a week rising 19 points since 2011. Typical weekly personal income is $943, which is a little above the national figure.

About 29.8% of people have a long-term health condition, which is about the same as the state average. However, 10.5% report a mental health condition, which is much higher than most similar areas.

Family care is a priority here, as 31.6% of people provide unpaid childcare, well above the national figure. Additionally, 4.0% of residents have served in the Defence Force, which is much higher than most areas.

Family homes are common, with 62.1% of households consisting of couples with children. This helps explain why there are 2.6 people per home, which is higher than most areas.

The area is dominated by detached houses (84.9%), with 79.9% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Typical weekly rent is $420 and typical monthly mortgage payments are $2,167, both of which are much higher than most areas.

While 26.4% of people work from home—a huge increase since 2011—most still commute by car. Public transport is highly accessible, with a very short 2-minute walk to the nearest stop for most residents.

The community is quite mobile, with 37.0% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 10.7% of the population, though this fell 2.6 points since 2011.

A high proportion of the community is working or looking for work (68.0%), which is well above the national figure. The most common industries are health care and social assistance, followed by education and training.

The area is very advantaged compared to others, ranking in the top 10% for overall advantage. This is supported by high scores for both education and access to money and resources.

The neighbourhood is very walkable, with 99.4% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Most residents also live within a 15-minute walk of a school or a park.