2516, NSW

The area is much younger than most, with children under 15 making up 22.0% of the population. While the typical resident is 40, the proportion of seniors is much lower than in other similar areas at 14.9%.

Most residents were born in Australia (82.8%), and the number of people born overseas is far below the state and national figures at 14.2%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 90.6% of residents. Only 6.3% use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Nearly half the population (48.2%) reports no religion, a figure well above the national average. This has risen sharply by 23 points since 2011.

The community is highly qualified, with 31.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion has also risen significantly since 2011 to reach 60.7%.

Earnings are much higher than typical, with 36.2% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical family income of $2,796 is well above the national figure.

Residents generally enjoy good health, with a lower rate of long-term health conditions and fewer people needing help with daily activities compared to most areas.

There is a strong focus on unpaid care, with 34.5% of people caring for children, which is well above the national average. Volunteering is also more common here than across the state.

Families with children are common, with 68.8% of households fitting this description. This helps explain why the area has a higher number of people per home than most other places.

The area is dominated by separate houses (80.4%), and three or more bedrooms are very common. Monthly mortgage payments are among the highest at this level, typically $2,525.

Working from home is very popular at 35.4%, far above the national figure. While most people use cars, the number of homes without a vehicle has fallen since 2011.

The population is relatively stable, with 32.0% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national trend. Recent overseas arrivals are also uncommon.

A high number of residents are working or looking for work (64.6%). The workforce is heavily concentrated in professional roles, particularly in health, education, and management.

This is an exceptionally advantaged area, ranking in the top 10% for access to money, education, and job skills compared to similar places.

The area is very walkable, with most homes within a 15-minute walk of parks, schools, and groceries. However, access to health services on foot is far below the state average.