Chatswood (West) - Lane Cove North

The area is a little younger than the national average, with a typical resident aged 37. While children under 15 make up 17.9% of the population, the proportion of seniors is well below the state and national figures.

Overseas birthplaces are very common here, with 47.4% of people born abroad—far above the national figure. Chinese ancestry is the most prominent, making up 24.6% of the community.

Reflecting its international makeup, 41.5% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is far above the national average. Mandarin and Cantonese are the most common non-English languages spoken.

A large proportion of the community—45.5%—reports having no religion, a figure that is well above the national average and has risen significantly since 2011.

This is an exceptionally well-qualified area; 54.4% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, far exceeding the national average. Most residents have completed Year 12, and many hold postgraduate degrees.

Incomes are much higher than most areas, with a typical weekly family income of $3,094. Nearly 40% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a figure that has risen 19 points since 2011.

Residents generally report good health, with a long-term health condition rate of 20.5%, which is well below the national figure. Those needing help with daily activities are also much fewer than in most areas.

Volunteer rates are a little above the national average at 15.6%, though this has fallen since 2011. About 27.6% of people provide unpaid care for children, which is slightly higher than the state average.

The First Nations community is small but has high outcomes, with a unemployment rate of 0.0% and a Year 12 completion rate of 69%, far above the national figure.

Families with children make up 62.5% of households, and typical home sizes are about the same as the national average. One-parent families are much less common here than in most other areas.

The area is dominated by flats and apartments, which make up 58.8% of homes. Renting is much more common than the national average, with typical weekly rents reaching $500.

A huge 52.6% of the workforce now works from home, a massive increase from 2011. Despite this, the area is very well connected, with a high number of public transport stops and routes.

The community is quite mobile, with 47.3% of people having moved house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 15.6% of the population.

Working or looking for work is much more common here than across the state, with 68.9% of adults employed. Most people work in professional or technical roles.

The area is ranked among the most advantaged in the country, scoring a 10 for overall advantage. This is supported by a high concentration of businesses and top-tier education and job skills.

The local climate is notably wetter than the state average, with annual rainfall of 1,255mm. Minimum temperatures are also well above the New South Wales average.

This is a very walkable area, with 100% of homes within a short walk of public transport and parks. Most residents can also reach schools and groceries within a 15-minute walk.