2680, NSW

The population is larger than 89% of similar areas and has grown by 12% since 2011. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 5.4% of the community, which is a little above the national figure.

Overseas birthplaces are common here, with 23.4% of people born abroad, though this is well below the New South Wales average. Italian, Indian, and English ancestries are the most prominent alongside Australian roots.

Language diversity is high, with 24.2% of people using another language at home, a figure that is a little above the national average. English remains most common, followed by Italian and Punjabi.

Religious affiliation is strong, with 60.8% identifying as Christian. Very few residents report having no religion, a figure that is far below both the state and national averages.

Education levels are lower than the national figure, with only 14% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the number of people who completed Year 12 rose by 10 points since 2011.

Typical personal income is $838 a week, which is about the same as the national figure. While typical household incomes are higher than most similar areas, only 7.1% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly.

The community is generally healthy, with 26.1% of people having a long-term health condition, which is a little below the national figure. Mental health conditions are also reported less often than in most other areas.

Volunteer rates are much lower than in most similar areas at 13.1%. Unpaid housework is also less common here, with 17.6% of people doing 15 or more hours a week, well below the national figure.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 59.2% of families.

Separate houses are very common, making up 83.3% of dwellings, far above the national average. Renting is also much more common than in most similar areas, with 33.2% of households renting.

The area is heavily dependent on cars, with 72.5% of people driving to work and only 0.2% using public transport. Working from home is very rare, far below the national figure.

The community is seeing a significant influx of new residents, with recent overseas arrivals making up 29.5% of the population, which is far above the national average.

Employment is a strong suit for the area, with a full-time work rate of 65% and an unemployment rate of 3.0%, both of which are much better than most similar areas.

Overall advantage and access to resources are relatively low, with the area ranking smaller than about 60% of similar places across these measures.

The area is very safe, with only 4 recorded offences per 100,000 people, which is much lower than most other areas.

While there are many walkable amenities, the area's overall walkability is well below the state average. Only 42.2% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries.