2779, NSW

The area is a little older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 41. About 19.6% of the population are children under 15, which is higher than most areas, while the proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people has risen to 4.5% since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia (81.6%), meaning the proportion of overseas-born people is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, and the birthplace mix has barely changed over the last decade.

English is the primary language for 91.1% of the community. The proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national average, and only 0.5% of residents speak little or no English.

The community has moved strongly away from organised religion, with 50.9% of people reporting no religion. This figure is far above the national average and has risen by 20 percentage points since 2011.

This is a highly educated area where 29.4% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, which is well above the national figure. Higher school completion is also common, with 61.1% of residents finishing Year 12.

Typical family incomes are $2,145 a week, which is about the same as the state average. There has been a notable increase in wealth since 2011, with the share of households earning $3,000 or more a week rising by 15 percentage points.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 35% of residents. Mental health conditions are particularly high, with 13.3% of people reporting one, which is well above the national figure.

Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, as the proportion of people caring for children or doing heavy housework is much higher than in most areas. About 18.6% of residents also do volunteer work.

Families with children make up 59.2% of households, and homes typically hold 2.6 people. This is slightly more than the national average, and the area has a higher share of one-parent families than most other locations.

The area is dominated by separate houses (96.5%), with 84.9% of homes having three or more bedrooms. This is far above the national average, and the typical weekly rent of $400 is much higher than in most similar areas.

Working from home has become very common, with 33.4% of the workforce doing so—a huge increase from 5.5% in 2011. Very few people use public transport for commuting, at just 1.6%.

The population is relatively stable, as the share of people who moved in the last five years is far below the national figure. Recent arrivals from overseas are also much less common here than in most other areas.

Many locals work in health, education, and professional roles, though the share of full-time employment is much lower than the national average. About 62% of adults are working or looking for work.

The area is generally advantaged, scoring a 7 out of 10 for overall advantage compared to all other areas. This is supported by a high score for education and job skills, which ranks higher than 80% of similar places.

Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park or school, but fewer people can easily walk to groceries or health services. The area's walkability score is a little below the state average, partly due to a steeper terrain slope.