2785, NSW

The area is far older than most, with the typical resident aged 53 and a high proportion of seniors. Children under 15 make up only 13.9% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

English and Australian are the most common ancestries. About 21.2% of people were born overseas, which is higher than most areas but well below the New South Wales average.

English is the primary language for 86.9% of the community. Only 6.8% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the state and national averages.

A majority of residents—52.4%—report having no religion, which is far above the national figure and has risen by 21 points since 2011.

The community is highly educated, with 36.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national average and has risen by 12 points since 2011.

Typical weekly household income is $1,343, which is well below the national figure. However, 11% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, a figure that is higher than most areas.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 36% of people. Mental health conditions are also well above the national average at 11.1%.

Volunteering is very common, with 22.4% of people helping out, which is well above the national figure. There is also a higher than usual number of former Defence Force members.

Many people live alone—35.2%, which is far above the state average. Households are generally small, with a typical size of 2.1 people.

The area consists almost entirely of separate houses, and 47% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Typical weekly rent is $380.

Working from home is very common for 36.4% of the workforce, far above the national figure. While public transport stops are plentiful, only 1.2% of people use it to commute.

About 36.5% of residents moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are few, at 4.1%, which is far below the national average.

Working or looking for work is much less common here than in most areas, with only 50.5% of adults active. Full-time employment is also far below the national figure at 45.2%.

The area is considered quite advantaged overall, ranking in the top 30% of all areas. This is driven by very high levels of education and job skills.

The area is only somewhat walkable, with a score of 5.0. While many homes are near public transport and parks, fewer than half are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.