2296, NSW

The community is notably young and dominated by adults aged 25 to 44, with children and seniors making up a much smaller share than in most areas. There is a very high proportion of people in de facto relationships, which is far above the New South Wales figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 13.6% of the population, which is far below the state and national averages. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 90.1% of the community. The proportion of people using another language at home has fallen since 2011 and remains far below the national figure.

A striking 64.7% of residents report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average and has risen by 28 points since 2011.

The area is highly qualified, with 37.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is far above the national figure. Year 12 completion has also risen significantly since 2011.

Typical incomes are much higher than in most areas, with the typical family earning $2,315 a week. The proportion of people earning $2,000 or more weekly has risen nearly 10 points since 2011.

Mental health conditions are reported at a rate well above the national average, affecting 15.5% of the population. About 30.2% of residents have a long-term health condition.

Volunteer rates are a little above the national figure, though the proportion of people providing unpaid care is much lower than in most similar areas.

Homes are smaller than usual, with only 2.1 people per home. There is a very high number of people living alone and a higher than average share of one-parent families.

Rental properties are very common here, far above the national average. This is reflected in the typical weekly rent of $430, which is much higher than in most areas, while outright home ownership is much lower.

Working from home is very common, accounting for 28.9% of the workforce. The area is well-served by buses, with a very high number of public transport stops relative to the population.

The population is highly mobile, with 56.1% of people having moved here in the last five years, a rate far above the national average.

A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work. Many residents are employed as professionals or in health care and education.

The area is ranked as having a very high level of overall advantage and exceptional job skills, although its access to money and resources is lower than in 80% of similar areas.

This is a walker's paradise, where 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, schools and public transport.