2577, NSW

The area is far older than most of Australia, with the typical resident aged 47 and seniors making up 25% of the population. This older demographic is reflected in the fact that children under 15 have fallen to 16.8% since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots are far fewer than the state and national averages. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, though the share of people born overseas has risen slightly to 16.5%.

English is the dominant language here, with 87.6% of people using it at home. This is far below the national and state figures for language diversity, although the use of languages other than English has risen to 6.4% since 2011.

About half of the community identifies as Christian, while 38.8% report no religion. This lack of religious affiliation has risen sharply by 19 percentage points since 2011.

The community is well-qualified, with 24.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Educational attainment has improved over the last decade, with the share of residents completing Year 12 rising by 11 percentage points.

Typical weekly household incomes are $1,667, which is higher than most similar areas. This prosperity is evident in the 21.5% of households earning over $3,000 a week, a figure that has risen 15 percentage points since 2011.

More people here live with a long-term health condition compared to the rest of the country, with arthritis and mental health being the most common. However, only 4.7% of residents need help with daily activities, which is a little below the national figure.

The area has a strong tradition of unpaid work, with 26.3% of people doing 15 or more hours of housework weekly, well above the national average. Volunteers are also more common here than in the rest of the state, though the rate has fallen since 2011.

Couples with children make up 52.3% of households, and about a quarter of residents live alone. Family sizes are typical for Australia, with an average of 2.4 people per home.

Homes here are typically large, with 83% having three or more bedrooms and 91.6% being separate houses. Home ownership is very high, as 42.9% of dwellings are owned outright, far above the national average.

The area is heavily dependent on cars, with 55.7% of workers driving and only 0.6% using public transport. While there are many public transport stops available, the average walk to the nearest one is 43 minutes.

The community has seen a fair amount of movement, with 39.5% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 9.5% of the population, which is well below the national average.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of 3.0% which is much lower than most areas. Health care and construction are the most common industries for the 58.4% of adults who work or are looking for work.

This area is among the most advantaged in the region, ranking in the top 10% for access to money and resources. Overall, it sits in the top 20% of areas for general economic advantage.

The neighborhood is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Most homes are not within a 15-minute walk of health services, groceries, or schools.