2303, NSW

The population is noticeably older than the national average, with 19.5% of residents aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 14.2% of the community, which is well below the state figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and 78.2% of the population shares this birthplace. This is far below the national figure of 27.7% for those born overseas.

English is the main language for 82.6% of the community. While 10.5% of people use another language at home—a rate higher than most similar areas—this is still far below the New South Wales average.

A large number of residents report no religion, accounting for 45.7% of the population. This figure is well above the national average and has risen by 21 points since 2011.

The area is highly qualified, with 32.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is well above the national figure. This educational strength is also seen in the 60.6% of residents who completed Year 12.

Household wealth is high, with 25.5% of homes earning $3,000 or more a week. Typical personal weekly income is $861, which is about the same as the state and national figures.

Mental health conditions are reported by 12.9% of residents, among the highest for its level. Long-term health conditions are also more common here than in most areas, affecting 32.9% of people.

Volunteering is slightly more common than in the state average at 15.7%, though this has fallen since 2011. Unpaid care for children is less frequent here than in most other areas.

Small households are very common, with 35% of people living alone—a figure far above the New South Wales average. This helps explain why the typical home holds only 2.2 people.

Renters make up 41.7% of the population, which is far above the national figure. The area has fewer large homes, with only 60.6% having three or more bedrooms.

Working from home is very common for 28.1% of the workforce, well above the national figure. Despite this, 15.1% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is among the highest for its level.

The community is quite mobile, with 40.8% of people moving home in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 13.6% of the population.

Full-time employment is much lower than in most areas at 53.4%. Many residents work in health care and social assistance, which is the most common industry at 20.5%.

The area is considered advantaged overall, ranking larger than about 70% of similar areas. This is driven by high scores for education and job skills.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.1, far above the state average. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of a school, a park, and public transport.