2624, NSW

The community is far younger than most, with children under 15 and seniors over 65 both being well below state and national figures. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 4.9% of the population, which is a little above the national average.

Born overseas, 30.2% of residents come from outside Australia, a figure slightly above the national average. Ancestry is most commonly Australian, English, Irish, and Chinese.

About 22.8% of people use a language other than English at home, which is about the same as the national figure. Mandarin is the most common non-English language, spoken by 10.5% of the population.

The area is far more secular than the rest of the country, with 69.1% of people reporting no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are high, with 31.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national average. Most residents have completed Year 12, and qualifications are often in management, commerce, or engineering.

While personal incomes are a little above the national figure, typical family and household incomes are well below state and national averages. Only 7.0% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, which is lower than most areas.

The population is exceptionally healthy, with only 11.1% of people having a long-term health condition—far below the national figure of 27.7%. Very few people require help with daily activities or report a mental health condition.

Participation in unpaid care and housework is well below national levels, though 16.9% of people volunteer. A bit more than 4% of the community served in the Defence Force, which is a little above the national figure.

Households are slightly smaller than usual, with 2.3 people per home, which is a little below the national figure of 2.5.

Rental costs are very low, with a typical weekly rent of $252 being far below the state average. However, there is significant crowding, with 1.4 people per bedroom, which is far above the national figure.

The area is entirely dependent on cars or walking, as there are no public transport stops or routes. About 43.5% of people walk to work, and 20.9% work from home.

This is a highly transient population, with 44.3% of residents having moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 59.2% of the community, a figure far above the national average.

Working or looking for work is very common here, with 81.0% of adults active in the workforce, far above the national figure. The unemployment rate is 0.0%, and most people work in accommodation and food services.

The area ranks higher than about 70% of similar areas for its level of education and job skills.

The landscape is very steep and car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Most homes are far from schools, health services, and public transport, though some residents are within a short walk of food and drink amenities.