2297, NSW

The area is noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical resident aged 36 and far fewer seniors. De facto relationships are very common, appearing in 21.8% of households, which is far above the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the community has a strong English and Australian ancestry. About 13.9% of people were born overseas, which is far below the New South Wales average.

English is the main language for 88% of the community. While 8.2% of people use another language at home—a figure higher than most similar areas—this is still far below the state and national averages.

A huge majority of residents report having no religion, accounting for 62.6% of the population. This is far above the national figure and represents a sharp increase of 31 points since 2011.

The community is highly qualified, with 38.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average. This trend is reflected in the 66.8% of residents who completed Year 12, a figure that rose 19 points since 2011.

Typical weekly family income is $2,433, which is a little above the national figure and much higher than most similar areas. This wealth has grown significantly, with the typical household income rising by $1,088 since 2011.

Mental health conditions are reported at 12.3%, which is well above the national figure. However, the area has a lower rate of people needing help with daily activities compared to most other areas.

Volunteering is more common here than in the state, with 17% of people pitching in. Conversely, far fewer people spend more than 15 hours a week on unpaid housework compared to similar areas.

Families with children make up 51.1% of households, and one-parent families are more common here than in most other areas. People living alone have become less common, falling 7.8 points since 2011.

Detached houses are very common, though the area has a much higher rental rate than most similar spots. Typical weekly rent is $400, and fewer people own their homes outright compared to the state average.

Working from home is very common for 27.3% of residents, which is well above the national figure. While 100% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport, only 1% of people use it to commute.

The area is very dynamic, with 47.9% of people having moved in the last five years. This is well above the national average and includes a high proportion of recent arrivals from overseas.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas, though full-time employment is well below the national average. Many residents work in health, social assistance, and education.

The area is ranked as having a high overall advantage, sitting in the top 20% of all areas. This is driven largely by a very high score for education and job skills.

The area is very walkable, with a score of 7.7. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of a school, a park, and groceries, which is far above the state average.