2293, NSW

The community is noticeably younger than the national figure, and there are far fewer children and seniors than in most areas. A striking 18.6% of residents are in de facto relationships, which is well above the state average.

Most residents were born in Australia, though the proportion of people born overseas has risen to 13.9% since 2011. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

While 89% speak only English at home, the area has a higher rate of people using other languages than most similar areas. Very few residents speak little or no English.

A huge majority of residents report no religion, at 57.4%, which is far above the national figure. This represents a significant increase of 25 points since 2011.

This is a highly educated area, with 37.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national average and consistent with the high number of professionals living here.

Earnings are much higher than in most areas, with the typical weekly personal income at $1,080. Since 2011, there has been a sharp increase in households earning $3,000 or more per week.

Mental health conditions are reported at 13.6%, which is among the highest for this level. However, the area has a lower rate of people needing help with daily activities than most areas.

Participation in unpaid housework and childcare is much lower than the national figure. Notably, 5.6% of residents served in the Defence Force, a rate well above the state average.

Small households are the norm, with 33.4% of people living alone—well above the state figure. Consequently, the typical home holds only 2.1 people.

Renters make up 43.4% of households, far above the national average, and typical weekly rents are among the highest at $480. Detached houses are rare, with many people living in flats or townhouses.

Working from home is very common at 29.4%, though the drive time to the city is quite long at 106 minutes. Most homes have one or two cars.

The area is highly mobile, with 58.8% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are also much more common here than in most other areas.

Working or looking for work is very common, with 72.8% of adults active in the workforce. Many residents work in health care, education, or public administration.

The area is ranked as having a very high overall advantage, sitting in the top 10% of all areas. This is driven by exceptionally high scores for education and job skills.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.9. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of a school, park, groceries, and public transport.