Wahroonga (West) - Waitara

The population is around the national typical age of 38, though it has a higher share of children under 15 than most areas. About 17.6% of residents are seniors, a figure that has risen since 2016.

International roots are very common here, with 57.2% of people born overseas, which is far above the national figure. Chinese, English, and Indian are the most common ancestries.

Language diversity is striking, as 55.2% of residents use a language other than English at home. This is far above the national average, and 8.3% of people speak little or no English.

About 35.7% of the community reports no religion, a figure that has risen since 2016. Christianity and Hinduism are also significant, with the latter at 14.4%.

The area is exceptionally well-qualified, with 52.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national figure, and 80.7% of residents have completed Year 12.

Typical weekly family incomes reach $2,483, which is much higher than most areas. High earners are common, with 21% of people earning $2,000 or more each week.

Residents generally enjoy good health, as those with a long-term health condition are much fewer than in the rest of the country. However, 6.6% of people need help with daily activities.

Unpaid care for children is very common here, at 31.5%, which is well above the state average. In contrast, volunteering has fallen since 2016 to 12.2%.

First Nations people make up a very small part of the population. Those who do are generally older and earn more than the national average, though unemployment is far higher at 25%.

Most households consist of couples with children (65.1%) or those without (22.8%). About 25.5% of people live alone.

Apartments dominate the landscape, making up 68.1% of homes. Renting is far more common here than nationally, at 41.8%, and typical weekly rents are $490.

Working from home is very popular, with 50.8% of the workforce doing so. While public transport use is higher than average, 13.3% of homes have no motor vehicle.

The community is highly mobile, as 54.1% of residents moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 23.2% of the population.

Professional and technical roles are the most common, and 66.3% of people work full-time, which is well above the national figure.

The area ranks in the top 10% for overall advantage, reflecting its high job skills and wealth. It has a strong professional presence with 903 local businesses.

The area is quite wet, with an average annual rainfall of 1,382mm, which is far above the New South Wales average.

This is a walker's paradise, where 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of parks, schools, and public transport.