2300, NSW

The area is generally younger than most, with a typical resident aged 38 and a very low proportion of children under 15. It is also a place where people are more likely to live in de facto relationships than in other similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a far lower proportion of overseas-born people compared to the rest of the state.

While English is the main language for 85.8% of the community, the proportion of people using another language at home is higher than in most similar areas.

A majority of residents—53.8%—report having no religion, a figure that has risen by 21 points since 2011 and is far above the national average.

This is an exceptionally well-qualified community, with 43.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far exceeding the national figure of 26.3%.

Incomes are very high here; the typical personal weekly income is $1,143, which is well above the national figure of $805.

Mental health conditions are reported at a much higher rate than in most areas, though the proportion of people needing help with daily activities is much lower.

Volunteering is more common here than in the rest of the state, though residents spend much less time on unpaid housework and childcare than is typical.

The community is dominated by small households, with 40.5% of people living alone—a rate far above the national average of 25.6%.

Apartments are the primary home type, and renting is far more common than in most areas, with 53.4% of households renting.

Working from home is very popular at 30.1%, and while many homes have no car, the area has a very high number of public transport departures per person.

The population is highly mobile, as 56.2% of residents moved in the last five years, and recent overseas arrivals are much more common than in most areas.

A high proportion of the workforce is in professional roles, with many employed in health care, social assistance, and technical services.

The area is ranked as having a very high overall advantage, which is strongly linked to its top-tier scores for education and job skills.

Described as a walker's paradise, nearly every home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, and public transport.