Cherrybrook

The area is noticeably older than the state and national figures, with a typical age of 43. It is a large community of over 19,000 people, though the proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is well below the national average at 0.4%.

International ties are very strong here, with 52.2% of people born overseas, a figure far above the national average. The most common ancestries are Chinese (25.3%), English (19.6%), and Australian (16.3%).

Language diversity is high, as 48.7% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is far above the national figure. Mandarin is the most common non-English language, spoken by 12.7% of the community.

Religious affiliation is varied, with 42.9% identifying as Christian and 11.1% as Hindu. Those with no religion make up 32.2% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

Education levels are among the highest in the region, with 48.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This high level of qualification is reflected in the local schools, which have some of the highest advantage scores in the area.

Household incomes are very high, with the typical weekly family income of $3,098 sitting well above the national figure. Nearly half of all households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Residents generally enjoy good health, as the 23% with a long-term health condition is well below the national average. Those needing help with daily activities and those with mental health conditions are also among the lowest in the region.

Volunteerism is higher than most areas, with 16.8% of people giving their time. There is also a higher rate of people caring for children unpaid (28.9%) and doing significant housework compared to the state average.

The First Nations community is small, numbering 68 people. While the unemployment rate for this group is well above the national average, Year 12 completion is far above the state figure at 61.7%.

The area is dominated by couples with children, who make up 73.4% of families. Consequently, homes are larger than usual, with a typical 3.1 people per household.

Housing is mostly made up of separate houses, and 93.7% of homes have three or more bedrooms. While 39.5% of homes are owned outright, those with mortgages face typical monthly payments of $3,000, which is far above the national average.

A huge 53.1% of the workforce now works from home, a massive increase from 5.8% in 2016. Most households own multiple cars, and only 2.4% have no motor vehicle.

The population is relatively stable, with 31.3% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national average. Recent overseas arrivals make up 10% of the community.

Full-time employment is much higher than most areas at 63.1%. The workforce is heavily concentrated in professional roles, particularly in technical services, health, and finance.

The suburb is among the most advantaged in the country, scoring a maximum of 10 for overall advantage, education, and access to resources.

The area is much wetter than the state average, with annual rainfall of 1,280mm. Temperatures remain around the typical range for New South Wales.

Every home is within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a 15-minute walk of a park. However, the area is less walkable for errands, as only 44.7% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries.