2517, NSW

The area is noticeably older than the national average, with 21% of residents aged 65 or over. This senior population has grown by 3.3 percentage points since 2011. While the total population grew by 7.7% over the decade, the age structure remains balanced between older adults and children.

This is a predominantly Australian-born community, with 82.6% born here. This is far below the New South Wales figure of 29.3% for those born overseas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the primary language for 90.2% of residents, which is far above the national figure. Only 6% of people use another language at home, and very few—just 0.7%—speak little or no English.

A large number of residents report having no religion, at 42.2%, which is well above the national figure. This represents a significant shift in the community, as this figure rose by 21 percentage points since 2011.

The area is well-qualified, with 25.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is a notable increase from 2011, and the community also sees a higher-than-usual proportion of residents who completed Year 12.

Typical family incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with 26.5% of households earning $3,000 or more per week. This reflects a strong upward trend, as the number of high-income households rose by 16 percentage points since 2011.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 32.5% of people living with a long-term health condition. Additionally, 7.4% of residents need help with daily activities, which is a little above the state average.

Unpaid care is a common part of life here, as 29.2% of people care for children—a rate well above the national figure. However, the proportion of people who volunteer fell by 4.1 percentage points since 2011.

Families are the mainstay of the area, with 61.3% of households consisting of couples with children. Homes are typically larger than average, usually housing 2.5 people.

Home ownership is strong, with 36.9% of homes owned outright. While typical weekly rents have risen by $140 since 2011 to reach $400, the area has a lower proportion of renters than the state average.

Working from home has become very common, with 31.1% of the workforce doing so. Despite this, car use remains dominant, and very few people—just 0.9%—use public transport to commute.

The population is quite stable, with 29.8% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average. Recent arrivals from overseas have also fallen slightly since 2011.

The local workforce is primarily employed in health care and education. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, which is a little below the national figure and has fallen since 2011.

This is a high-advantage area, ranking in the top 20% for overall advantage and education and job skills. Residents generally have better access to money and resources than those in most other similar areas.

The neighbourhood is very walkable, with 99.9% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. However, access to health services is a weak point, with only 32.8% of homes within a short walk of a clinic.