2488, NSW

The population is slightly older than the national average, with a typical age of 41. It is a family-heavy area where 20.5% are children under 15, a figure much higher than most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 13.1% of the population, which is far below the New South Wales figure of 29.3%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 88.6% of the community. Only 4.3% use another language at home, and very few people—just 0.2%—speak little or no English.

Secularism is a defining feature here, as 52.3% of people claim no religion. This is far above the national figure of 38.9% and represents a 24 point increase since 2011.

Education levels are rising, with 21.8% of adults now holding a bachelor degree or higher. Over half of residents (52.2%) have completed Year 12, which is higher than in most similar areas.

Typical weekly household income is $1,610, which is about the same as the national figure. Incomes have risen since 2011, with the same number of households now earning $3,000 or more per week.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most similar areas, with a much lower rate of long-term health conditions at 24.1%. Only 4.3% of people need help with daily activities.

Unpaid childcare is very common here, with 31.2% of people providing this care, well above the national average. However, the share of people who volunteer has fallen since 2011 to 15.5%.

Families with children make up 57.3% of households, and one-parent families are much more common here than in most similar areas at 15.9%.

Rent is much higher than usual, with a typical weekly cost of $450. While 77.1% of homes have three or more bedrooms, the share of homes owned outright is much lower than in most similar areas.

Cars are the primary way to get around, and working from home is common for 15.4% of residents. Very few people—only 0.2%—use public transport to commute.

The area has seen moderate movement, with 37.2% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are much less common here than in the rest of the state.

More adults are working or looking for work (62.7%) than in most similar areas, though full-time employment is among the lowest at 49.9%. Health, construction, and education are the main industries.

The area sits around the middle for overall advantage, scoring a 6 out of 10. It ranks higher than 70% of similar areas for education and job skills.

The area is very walkable, with a score of 7.5. Most homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, and schools, far exceeding the New South Wales average.