2765, NSW

The community is noticeably younger than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 33 and children under 15 making up 26% of the population. This youthfulness is reflected in the fact that seniors aged 65 and over are well below the state average at 7.9%.

Birthplace diversity is a striking feature, with 39.2% of people born overseas, a figure far above the national average. Indian (14.3%) and Filipino (8.5%) ancestries are common alongside Australian and English heritage.

Language diversity is very high, with 40.3% of residents using a language other than English at home, which is far above the national figure. Punjabi, Hindi, and Tagalog are the most common non-English languages spoken.

The area is more religious than most, with only 18.5% of people reporting no religion, which is far below the national average. Christianity is the most common affiliation at 46.6%, followed by Hinduism at 14.9%.

Residents are highly qualified, with 34.1% holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national figure. This academic strength is also seen in school results, where 64.6% of people completed Year 12.

Earnings are significantly higher than most areas, with 37.3% of households earning $3,000 or more per week. The typical personal weekly income of $1,074 is well above both the state and national figures.

The population is generally healthy, with only 18.2% reporting a long-term health condition, which is well below the national average. Only 3% of people need help with daily activities.

Unpaid childcare is very common here, with 37% of people caring for children, far above the national average. Conversely, volunteering is well below the state figure at 8.8%.

Homes tend to be larger, with an average of 3.2 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 73.4% of families.

The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up 96.2% of dwellings, and 91.1% of homes have three or more bedrooms. However, ownership is shifting, as the proportion of homes owned outright fell 21 points since 2011 to 17.1%.

While 37.2% of the workforce now works from home, car reliance remains high, with 46% of homes owning two vehicles. Public transport is available, with a very high number of bus stops compared to similar areas.

The area is seeing massive turnover, with 70.2% of residents having moved house in the last five years, far above the national average. Recent overseas arrivals make up 11.2% of the population.

The workforce is highly active and professional, with 67.9% of adults working or looking for work. Employment is concentrated in health care, construction, and retail, with a high proportion of residents working as professionals.

This is one of the most advantaged areas in the region, scoring a maximum 10 for access to money and resources. Its overall advantage score is larger than about 90% of all other areas.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Most residents live within a short walk of public transport, but very few can walk to groceries or health services within 15 minutes.