2640, NSW

The population is slightly older than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 39. Around 19% of the community are seniors, a figure that has risen by 4.2 points since 2011, and children under 15 make up another 19%.

The area is predominantly Australian-born, with only 11.4% of people born overseas, which is far below the state and national figures. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 87.4% of the community. While the 7.3% of people using another language at home is higher than in similar areas, this is still far below the national average.

Religion has seen a significant shift, with the number of people reporting no religion rising 20 points since 2011 to reach 40%. Christianity remains the largest group at 49.2%.

More people here have completed Year 12 than in most similar areas, and 22.4% hold a bachelor degree or higher. The number of university graduates has risen by 5.4 points since 2011.

Typical weekly personal income is $838, which is about the same as the national figure. Weekly family incomes have risen by $577 since 2011 to reach a typical $2,061.

Health challenges are more common here than in most similar areas. This includes a higher rate of long-term health conditions (31.8%) and a mental health condition rate of 11%, which is much higher than most areas.

Volunteering is more common here than in the rest of the state, with 17.3% of people helping out. There is also a higher rate of unpaid care for children and other people compared to similar areas.

About 30% of people live alone, which is well above the national figure. Family types are varied, with couples with children making up 54.8% of households.

Separate houses are very common, making up 81.7% of homes. While 76.2% of homes have three or more bedrooms, typical weekly rents are well below the national figure at $280.

Most people drive to work, and only 0.3% use public transport, though the area has a high number of bus stops per person. Working from home is less common here than across Australia.

The community is quite mobile, with 42.2% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 13.3% of the population.

More adults are working or looking for work here (62.8%) than in most similar areas. The most common industries are health care, education, and construction.

The area has a moderate level of advantage, ranking higher than about 60% of similar areas for overall advantage and job skills, though it ranks lower for access to money and resources.

The area is considered somewhat walkable, and almost everyone lives within a short walk of a park. However, far fewer people can walk to groceries or health services compared to the state average.