2777, NSW

The community is noticeably older than most, with 21.8% of people aged 65 and over, which is well above the national figure. While children under 15 make up 18.5% of the population, this has fallen slightly since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, with only 14.9% born overseas, a figure far below the state and national averages. English and Australian are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the primary language for 92.1% of the population. Only 4.9% of people use another language at home, which is far below the figures for New South Wales and Australia.

A large portion of the community reports having no religion, at 42.5%, which is well above the national average. This figure has risen by 19 points since 2011.

The area is highly qualified, with 28.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is much higher than most similar areas, and the proportion of people who completed Year 12 has also risen since 2011.

Incomes are high here, with the typical household earning $2,014 a week, which is a little above the national figure. The number of households earning $3,000 or more per week has jumped 15 points since 2011.

Long-term health conditions are more common than in most areas, affecting 34.0% of residents. Mental health conditions are reported by 11.2% of the population, which is well above the state average.

Unpaid work is common, with 28.3% of people doing 15 or more hours of housework weekly, a figure well above the national average. Volunteers make up 18.0% of the community, which is also well above the state figure.

Families tend to be larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home. Couples with children make up 60.8% of households, and one-parent families are less common than in most other areas.

Housing is dominated by detached houses, which make up 90.0% of dwellings. Most homes are large, with 86.7% having three or more bedrooms, and rental properties are far less common than across the state.

Working from home is very common for 35.1% of residents, a figure far above the national average. While public transport stops are plentiful, only 1.0% of people use them to commute.

The population is relatively stable, as only 28.3% of people have moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are also much lower than in most other areas.

Professionals make up the largest job group at 28.8%. While the unemployment rate is low at 3.3%, full-time employment has fallen since 2011.

This is a highly advantaged area, ranking in the top 10% for access to money, resources, and job skills. Its overall advantage score is well above the national average.

The area is somewhat walkable, though many homes are far from groceries and health services. Public transport is the most accessible amenity, with 88.7% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop.