2518, NSW

The population has grown by 6.7% since 2011, and the typical resident is now 41. About 4% of people are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is higher than in most similar areas.

English and Australian ancestries are the most common, though 18.7% of residents were born overseas. This is far below the New South Wales figure of 29.3%.

English is the main language for 83% of people, while 12% use another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Half of the population identifies as Christian, while 39.4% report no religion. The number of people with no religion has risen sharply by 20 points since 2011.

More people here hold a bachelor degree or higher (21%) compared to most similar areas, though this is still well below the state average. Year 12 completion rose 11 points since 2011 to reach 48.9%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,434, which is a little below the national figure. However, 19.2% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, a figure that rose 13 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. Around 7.7% of residents need help with daily activities.

Unpaid care is a common activity, as 13.8% of people provide unpaid care, which is higher than most similar areas. In contrast, the volunteer rate of 13.1% is much lower than in most areas.

Single-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, making up 18% of households. This helps explain why 31.4% of people live alone and homes are typically smaller, with 2.3 people per dwelling.

Renters make up 37% of the market, which is well above the state average. Homes here are smaller, with only 64.2% having three or more bedrooms, and typical monthly mortgage payments are $2,167.

Working from home is very popular at 25.5%, which is well above the national average. While 10.6% of homes have no car, the area is well served by 102 public transport stops.

About 33.9% of residents moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 6.7% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

Full-time employment is much lower than in most areas at 54.3%. The most common industries for workers are health care, social assistance, and education.

The area has a mid-range overall advantage score of 970, which is lower than about 54% of similar areas. It ranks better for education and job skills than for access to money and resources.

With only 5 recorded offences per 100,000 people, this area has a much lower crime rate than most similar areas.

The area is very walkable, with 94.6% of homes within a 15-minute walk of local amenities. While parks and schools are very close, only 0.9% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services.