2526, NSW

The population has grown by 5.7% since 2011 to reach 16,736 people. It is a relatively young community with a typical resident aged 39, and the proportion of children under 15 is higher than in most areas.

About 19.2% of residents were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas but well below the New South Wales average of 29.3%. The most common ancestries are Australian and English.

Around 14.9% of people use a language other than English at home, a figure much higher than most similar areas. However, this is still well below the national average of 22.3%.

Christianity remains the most common faith at 56.6%. Those reporting no religion make up 34.4% of the population, a figure that has risen sharply by 18 points since 2011.

The area is well-qualified, with 22.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. There has been a positive trend in schooling, with the proportion of people completing Year 12 rising 10 points since 2011.

Typical weekly household income is $2,000, which is much higher than in most areas. The number of households earning $3,000 or more per week has risen significantly by 15 points since 2011.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 31.3% of people living with a long-term health condition. About 7.2% of residents need help with daily activities.

Unpaid care is common, as 14.5% of people provide unpaid care and 28.5% care for children. This is higher than the national figures, though the number of volunteers has fallen since 2011.

Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 2.7 people per household. This is consistent with the high percentage of couples with children, who make up 61.9% of families.

The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up 88.6% of dwellings. Most homes are spacious, with 85.3% having three or more bedrooms, far above the national figure of 73.8%.

Cars are essential for most, though working from home has surged to 25.9% since 2011. While there are many public transport stops, the typical walk to the nearest one is 45 minutes.

The population is relatively stable, with 31.1% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national average of 40.7%.

About 59.8% of adults are working or looking for work. The most common industries for local employees are health care, social assistance, and education.

The area enjoys a high level of overall advantage, scoring a 7 out of 10. This places it above about 70% of similar areas in terms of access to money and resources.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 3.8, far below the state average. Very few residents can walk to health services or groceries within 15 minutes.