Canterbury (North) - Ashbury

The typical resident is 37, making the area a little younger than the national figure. While children under 15 make up 15.2% of the population, this is well below the Australian average of 18.2%.

A high proportion of the community was born overseas, with 42.3% of people born outside Australia. This is far above the national figure of 27.7% and has risen since 2011.

Multiculturalism is a key feature, as 43.4% of people use a language other than English at home. This is far above the national average, and 8.5% of residents speak little or no English.

About 46.9% of people identify as Christian, while those with no religion make up 37.2%. The share of people with no religion has risen by 18 points since 2011.

The area is very well qualified, with 39.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national figure of 26.3% and reflects a significant increase since 2011.

Typical weekly household income is $2,092, which is a little above the national figure. Higher earners are common here, with 29.9% of households earning $3,000 or more a week.

Residents generally enjoy good health, with 23.6% having a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%.

Community participation is slightly lower than in other areas, with 11.9% of people volunteering. Those providing unpaid care make up 10.8% of the population.

First Nations residents are a small part of the community at 1.2%. This group is noticeably older than the state average and has a much higher Year 12 completion rate of 67.6%.

Most homes are headed by couples with children (57.9%). The typical household size is 2.5 people, which is about the same as the national average.

The housing mix is shifting, with flats or apartments now making up 43% of homes. Renting is common at 36.2%, and typical weekly rents are $480, well above the national figure.

Work habits have shifted dramatically, with 50.6% of people now working from home. This is far above the national figure of 21% and represents a massive rise since 2011.

The area is quite dynamic, with 40.3% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 16% of the population.

Employment is steady, with 61.4% of adults working or looking for work. Many residents are professionals or managers, often working in health care, professional services, or education.

The area is in the top 10% of similar places for overall advantage. This is driven by very high levels of education and job skills.

The area receives a high amount of rain, with an average annual rainfall of 1,230mm, which is far above the New South Wales average.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.6. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, and public transport.