Monterey - Brighton-le-Sands - Kyeemagh

The area is noticeably older than most, with a typical age of 44 and a senior population that rose to 21.3% since 2011. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 14.5%, which is well below the national figure.

Birthplaces are diverse, with 40.6% of people born overseas, a figure far above the national average. Greek ancestry is particularly common, accounting for 19.5% of the population.

Language diversity is very high, with 48.3% of residents using a language other than English at home. Greek is the most common non-English language at 14.3%, and 6.2% of people speak little or no English.

Christianity is the most common faith at 63.1%. Those with no religion make up 17.9%, which is among the lowest proportions for similar areas and far below the national figure.

The community is well-qualified, as 63.5% of residents completed Year 12, well above the national figure. Since 2011, the proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher has risen by 7.4 points to 26.2%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,647, which is about the same as the national figure. Incomes have trended upwards, with the typical household earning $469 more per week than in 2011.

A small number of people report mental health conditions (5.3%), which is well below the national figure. However, 6.5% of residents need help with daily activities, a rate slightly higher than the state average.

Volunteer rates are much lower than most areas at 8.6%. Similarly, the proportion of people doing significant unpaid housework or caring for children is well below the national average.

The First Nations community is small, consisting of 121 people. Those identifying as First Nations are far older than the national average, with a typical age of 31, and have a much higher typical personal income of $966.

Living arrangements vary, with 32.7% of people living alone, which is well above the national figure. The typical home is smaller than usual, containing only 2.3 people.

Apartments are common, making up 48.7% of homes, while separate houses are far less frequent than in other areas. Renting is high at 37.6%, and typical weekly rent is $450, which is a little above the national figure.

Working from home has surged to 32.4%, far above the national figure. While 11.6% of homes have no car, the area is well served by public transport with 70 stops.

The community is relatively stable, with 34.9% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. Recent arrivals from overseas also fell slightly since 2011.

Working or looking for work is less common here than in other areas, at 55.2%. Health care, construction, and professional services are the most common industries for the 57.8% who work full-time.

The area has a high number of businesses (1,790) and an overall advantage score that is larger than about 64% of similar areas. Education and job skills are a particular strength.

The area receives 1,223mm of annual rainfall, which is far above the New South Wales average. Minimum temperatures are also well above the state figure.

This is a very walkable neighbourhood, with a score of 8.0. Every single home is within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a 15-minute walk of a park.