2525, NSW

Children under 15 make up 19.7% of the population, which is much higher than most areas. While the typical age is 40, the community has seen a rise in seniors, with those aged 65 and over now accounting for 19.0%.

About 21.6% of residents were born overseas, a figure that is higher than most areas but well below the New South Wales average of 29.3%. The most common ancestries are Australian and English.

A significant 19.3% of people use another language at home, which is much higher than most areas. English remains dominant at 77.5%, followed by Mandarin and Italian.

Christianity is the most common affiliation at 56.0%. Those reporting no religion account for 34.7%, a figure that has risen by 18 points since 2011.

The area is highly qualified, with 28.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is much higher than most areas and consistent with the fact that 59.5% of residents have completed Year 12.

Wealth is a striking feature here, with 29.2% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical weekly family income is $2,427, which is a little above the national figure.

Health profiles are typical for the region, with 28.3% of people living with a long-term health condition. Arthritis is the most common reported ailment at 9.1%.

Unpaid work is common, with 30.1% of people caring for children and 26.0% doing over 15 hours of housework weekly, both figures being higher than most areas.

Families are larger than average, with 2.8 people per home. This is consistent with the high proportion of couples with children, who make up 66.4% of households.

Large homes are the norm, with 85.8% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms. Renting is far less common here than across the state, with only 17.4% of households renting.

Working from home has surged to 28.5% since 2011, which helps explain why only 0.6% of the population now commutes by public transport. Most homes have at least two vehicles.

The population is relatively stable, with only 29.8% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

About 61.2% of adults are working or looking for work, with a professional workforce of 28.3%. The most common industries are health care and education.

The community ranks in the top 10% for access to money and resources. Its overall advantage score of 1,050 is higher than about 80% of similar areas.

While 91.7% of homes are within a short walk of public transport, the area is generally less walkable than the state average. Many residents are far from groceries and health services.