2519, NSW

The typical resident is 41, making the area noticeably older than the national figure. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 20.4% of the population, a figure that has risen since 2011.

Around 22.2% of people were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas, though well below the New South Wales average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Italian.

Language diversity is much higher than in most similar areas, with 18.4% of people using a language other than English at home. However, this is still well below the state and national figures.

Over half of the community identifies as Christian. The number of people reporting no religion has risen sharply since 2011, now reaching 36.8%.

This is a highly qualified community where 27.5% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, a figure that rose nearly 8 points since 2011. Most residents completed Year 12, and local schools show a much higher advantage score than most areas.

Typical weekly family incomes are $2,190, which is higher than in most similar areas. The number of households earning $3,000 or more a week rose by 15 points since 2011.

About 30.1% of people have a long-term health condition, which is well above the state average. Those needing help with daily activities make up 6.7% of the population.

Unpaid care is common here, with 13.7% of people providing such support, which is higher than in most similar areas. However, the proportion of volunteers fell between 2011 and 2021.

Family sizes are slightly larger than usual, with 2.5 people per home. One-parent families are more common here than in most similar areas, making up 15.3% of households.

Rent is much higher than in most similar areas, with a typical weekly cost of $400. While 39.3% of homes are owned outright, those with mortgages face high typical monthly payments of $2,240.

Working from home has surged to 27.5% since 2011, which is well above the national figure. While public transport stops are plentiful, only 1.5% of people use them to commute.

Recent overseas arrivals make up 11.5% of the population, a figure that is higher than most similar areas but has fallen since 2011.

Full-time employment is much lower than in most similar areas at 53.0%. The most common industries for local workers are health care and social assistance, followed by education.

The area ranks in the top 30% for overall advantage, with a particularly strong standing in education and job skills, where it outperforms 80% of similar areas.

Most homes are within a short walk of parks and schools, but far fewer are near groceries or health services compared to the state average. The overall walkability is rated as somewhat walkable.