2479, NSW

The typical resident is 43, which is noticeably older than the national figure. While children under 15 make up 19.6% of the population, there has been a significant rise in seniors aged 65 and over since 2011.

English and Australian are the most common ancestries. About 18.5% of people were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas but well below the national figure.

English is the dominant language, with 84.5% of people using it only. Only 5.1% of residents use another language at home, a figure far below the national average.

The community is notably secular, with 57.8% reporting no religion, a figure far above the national average. This represents a 21 point increase since 2011.

This is a highly qualified area, with 32.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. More than 63% of residents finished Year 12, which is well above the national figure.

Household incomes are strong, and 28% of homes earn $3,000 or more a week. Typical weekly household income is $2,048, which is a little above the national figure.

Residents here are generally healthier than most, with 22.6% reporting a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure.

Volunteering is common here at 20.2%, well above the national figure. About 27.5% of people provide unpaid childcare, and 25% do significant amounts of housework.

Families are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home. People living alone are much less common here than in most other areas.

The area is dominated by separate houses, making up 96% of all homes. While many own their homes outright, typical weekly rents are $550, which is well above the national figure.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, as only 0.1% of people commute by public transport. However, 33.4% of the workforce now works from home, a big increase since 2011.

The area is seeing significant movement, with 41.4% of people having moved house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 9% of the population.

Full-time employment is far below the national figure, though the unemployment rate is low at 3.7%. Professionals and managers make up over half of the local workforce.

This area ranks very highly for overall advantage, sitting in the top 10% of similar areas for access to money, resources, and job skills.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a low walkability score of 2.9. Many residents live far from essential services, with fewer than 40% within a 15-minute walk of groceries.