2571, NSW

This is a young community where 22.7% of residents are children under 15, a figure well above the national average. While the typical age is 36, the population has grown significantly, adding about 3,033 people since 2011.

The area is predominantly Australian-born, with 83.7% born here and only 11.4% born overseas, which is far below the state and national figures.

English is the primary language for 90.9% of residents, and very few people—just 0.4%—speak little or no English, which is well below the national average.

About 58.2% of residents identify as Christian, while 34% report having no religion, a figure that has risen 17 points since 2011.

About 48.4% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure, and 16.7% hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical weekly household income is $2,326, which is well above the national figure. Higher earners are common here, with 33.2% of households earning $3,000 or more per week, up 20 points since 2011.

The community is generally healthy, with only 4.1% of people needing help with daily activities, which is a little below the national average.

Unpaid care is a common part of life here, as 32.7% of people care for children, a rate well above the national figure. However, volunteering has fallen to 11.9% since 2011.

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.0 people per household, and 66.9% of families consist of couples with children.

Detached houses are the norm for 95.2% of residents, and 90.2% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Mortgage payments are high, with a typical monthly payment of $2,400.

Most people rely on cars, as only 0.5% commute via public transport, although working from home has jumped to 25.7% since 2011.

The area is relatively stable, with 34.4% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national average.

Employment is strong, with 68.3% of adults working or looking for work and a very low unemployment rate of 2.8%.

This is a highly advantaged area, ranking 8 out of 10 for overall advantage and 9 out of 10 for low levels of disadvantage.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 3.4, as only 32.1% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries.