2778, NSW

The population is noticeably older than the national figure, with the typical resident aged 45 and a rise in seniors since 2011. Children under 15 make up 16.4% of the community, which is a little below the state average.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 17.9% were born overseas, which is higher than in many similar areas. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the dominant language, with only 6.2% of people using another tongue at home—a figure far below the New South Wales average. Very few residents speak little or no English.

A majority of the community—52.8%—report having no religion, which is far above the national figure. This has seen a significant rise of 24 percentage points since 2011.

The area is highly qualified, with 33.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national average. This high level of education is reflected in the common fields of study, such as society, culture, and management.

Typical weekly household incomes are $1,942, which is much higher than most similar areas. This wealth is consistent with the high number of people earning $2,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, particularly mental health issues, which affect 11.5% of residents.

Residents are very active in their community, with 19% volunteering and a high rate of people providing unpaid care. Many residents also spend a significant amount of time on unpaid housework.

Families tend to be larger than usual, with an average of 2.5 people per home. This is consistent with the fact that only 21.9% of people live alone, which is well below the state average.

The housing is overwhelmingly made up of detached houses, with 83.8% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare here, as only 10.3% of households rent their home.

Working from home is very common at 35.7%, which helps explain why public transport use has fallen sharply since 2011. Most people rely on cars, as the drive to the city takes about 131 minutes.

The community is relatively stable, with a lower percentage of people moving in the last five years compared to most other areas. Recent overseas arrivals are also much lower than the national average.

Professionals make up 31.3% of the workforce, with many employed in health, education, and public administration. A higher-than-average number of adults are working or looking for work.

The area is very advantaged, ranking in the top 10% for access to money, resources, and job skills.

The neighborhood is mostly car-dependent due to steep slopes and a lack of nearby groceries and schools. While almost everyone can walk to a park, very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of basic services.