2627, NSW

The area is noticeably younger than most, with a typical age of 35 and far fewer seniors than the state average. De facto relationships are much more common here, at 14.9%, and the population has grown by 863 people since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia (79.6%), though the proportion born overseas has risen to 15.4%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, with English accounting for 44.7%.

English is the main language for 88.5% of the community. While those using another language at home are far fewer than in the state average, this group has grown slightly since 2011 to 6.4%.

A striking 56.2% of people report no religion, a figure far above the national average. This represents a significant shift in the community, as the number of non-religious residents rose 27 points since 2011.

The community is well-qualified, with 66.4% of residents completing Year 12, which is well above the national figure. The number of adults with a bachelor degree or higher also rose 8.4 points since 2011 to 23.5%.

Typical weekly household income is $2,124, which is much higher than most areas. Wealth has increased sharply since 2011, with the share of households earning $3,000 or more a week rising by 19 points.

Residents are generally healthier than the state average, with much lower rates of long-term health conditions (23.0%). Very few people, just 2.0%, require help with daily activities.

Volunteering is more common here than in most areas, at 20.5%. However, fewer people provide unpaid care or do significant housework compared to the state average.

Families with children are common, making up 58.3% of households. The typical home holds 2.6 people, which is slightly higher than the national figure.

Renters make up 33.6% of the community, which is much higher than in most areas. While separate houses are common, typical weekly rents are high at $410, and 33.4% of homes have only two bedrooms.

Car dependence is very high, as 1.5% of homes have no vehicle, far lower than the national average. Very few people use public transport to commute, and only 12.9% work from home.

The area is highly mobile, with 50.6% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas have also increased significantly, rising 9.4 points since 2011 to 22.1%.

The workforce is very active, with 75.1% of adults working or looking for work, far above the national figure. Unemployment is very low at 1.7%, and many people work in accommodation, food, and the arts.

This is a high-advantage area, ranking in the top 20% for overall advantage across all areas. Residents typically have strong access to money, resources, and job skills.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Many homes are far from schools, groceries, and health services, partly due to the steep terrain.