2515, NSW

The community is noticeably older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 42. It is also a family-oriented area, as the proportion of children under 15 is much higher than in most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 16.6% of the population, which is far below the New South Wales figure of 29.3%. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the dominant language, with only 5.8% of people using another language at home—a figure far below the national average. Very few residents speak little or no English.

A majority of residents (51.8%) report having no religion, which is far above the national figure. This trend has grown significantly, rising 22 points since 2011.

The area is exceptionally well-qualified, with 42% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average of 26.3%. This high level of education is consistent with the area's high overall advantage score.

Weekly incomes are much higher than the national average, with a typical family earning $2,833. Around 38.7% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, placing the area among the highest in its category.

Residents generally enjoy good health, with a lower rate of long-term health conditions and mental health issues compared to most areas. Only 3.7% of people need help with daily activities.

This is an active community where 20.1% of people volunteer, which is well above the national figure. Unpaid care for children and housework is also much more common here than in most areas.

Family life is central to the area, with 63.9% of households consisting of couples with children. This helps explain why people per home (2.7) is much higher than in most areas.

Homes here are typically large, with 80% having three or more bedrooms. While 41.9% are owned outright, those with mortgages face high typical monthly payments of $2,600.

Working from home has surged to 41.5%, far above the national average. Most households rely on cars, though the area has a high number of public transport stops per person.

The population is relatively stable, with 33.3% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national average. Recent overseas arrivals make up 7% of the population.

A high proportion of residents work as professionals or managers. While more adults are working or looking for work than in most areas, full-time employment is lower than the state average.

The area ranks at the highest possible level (10 out of 10) for overall advantage, access to resources, and job skills compared to all other areas.

The area is very walkable, with 80.9% of homes having a 15-minute-city walkshed. Residents have easy access to parks and groceries, though the terrain is steeper than the state average.