Glenhaven

The area is far older than most, with a typical resident aged 48 and 27.8% of the population aged 65 and over. This senior presence has grown significantly, with the proportion of people over 65 rising 12 points since 2011.

English and Australian ancestries are the most common here. About 25.4% of residents were born overseas, a figure that has risen slightly since 2011.

English is the primary language for 83.7% of the community. Only 14.5% of people use another language at home, which is far below the New South Wales average.

Christianity is the most common faith, shared by 67.2% of residents. Those reporting no religion make up 25.3% of the population, though this grew by 10 points since 2011.

The community is highly qualified, with 33.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also well above the national figure at 67.3%.

Glenhaven is very wealthy, with 41.6% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical family income of $3,086 is well above the state average.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 30% of people. However, the rate of mental health conditions is much lower than the national average.

Volunteering is much more common here than in most similar areas, with 18.6% of people pitching in. Unpaid housework is also high, with 27% of residents spending 15 hours or more each week on these tasks.

First Nations people make up a small part of the community, though those who do live here have a Year 12 completion rate of 84.4%, which is far above the state average.

Families with children are common, making up 67.1% of households. The area has very few one-parent families compared to the rest of the country.

Large homes are the norm, with 85.5% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare here, and 41.9% of homes are owned outright.

The suburb is heavily reliant on cars, with 36.1% of workers driving and only 0.7% using public transport. However, 44.9% of people now work from home, a massive increase since 2011.

The population is very stable, with a much lower proportion of people moving in the last five years compared to the state average. Recent arrivals from overseas are also far fewer than in other areas.

Unemployment is very low at 3.4%. Many residents work as professionals or managers, with health care and technical services being the most common industries.

Glenhaven is ranked among the most advantaged areas in the country, scoring a perfect 10 for access to money and resources.

The area receives much higher annual rainfall than the New South Wales average, with 1,203mm on average.

While most homes are within a short walk of a park or bus stop, the area is mostly car-dependent for other needs. Only 7.1% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries.