2759, NSW

The area is much younger than most, with 20.4% of the population being children under 15. Seniors make up only 12.2%, which is well below the national figure, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population has risen to 3.6%.

People born overseas make up 26.7% of the population, a figure that rose slightly since 2011. While many residents have Australian or English ancestry, there is a notable Filipino community, representing 5.6% of ancestries.

A much higher than average 24.0% of people use a language other than English at home, with Arabic and Tagalog being the most common. Despite this diversity, very few people speak little or no English.

Christianity is the most common faith at 60.5%. Those with no religion make up 24.6%, which is far below the national figure, though this group has grown by 13 points since 2011.

About 51% of residents completed Year 12, which is higher than most areas, though this remains well below the state average. Bachelor degrees or higher are held by 15.2% of adults.

Typical household incomes are $2,134 a week, a little above the national figure. This is a wealthy area, with 26.1% of households earning $3,000 or more weekly, a figure that has risen by 14 points since 2011.

The area has a lower rate of long-term health conditions than most, and the proportion of people with a mental health condition is also much lower than the national average.

A higher than average 28.2% of people provide unpaid care for children. However, volunteering is very low here, with only 7.5% of residents volunteering, which is well below the national figure.

Homes here are larger than usual, with a typical 3.1 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 64.5% of families.

Almost all residents live in separate houses, with 98.3% of homes being detached. Most are large, with 95.1% having three or more bedrooms, and typical monthly mortgage payments are a little above the national figure.

Cars are the primary way to get around, though 24.7% of people now work from home, a massive increase of 23 points since 2011. Very few people use public transport for their daily commute.

The population is relatively stable, with far fewer people moving house in the last five years compared to the state and national averages. Recent arrivals from overseas have also fallen slightly.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most areas, at 64.1%. The most common industries for local workers are health care, construction, and retail.

The area ranks well for access to money and resources, performing better than about 80% of similar areas, though it ranks lower for education and job skills.

The area is very walkable, with 98.7% of homes within a short walk of public transport. Residents also have excellent access to parks, schools, and health services within 15 minutes.