St Ives

The typical resident is 43, which is noticeably older than the national figure. Families are common here, with children under 15 making up 21% of the population, a figure that has risen since 2011.

Nearly half of the community was born overseas, which is far above the national average. English and Chinese are the most common ancestries alongside Australian.

One in three people uses a language other than English at home, a figure that rose 15 points since 2011. Mandarin is the most common non-English language spoken.

About 40% of residents have no religion, which is well above the New South Wales figure. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 41.5%.

With 50.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, this area is among the most qualified in the region. Most residents finished Year 12, far exceeding the national rate.

Typical weekly family income is $3,314, which is well above the national figure. Nearly 47% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, a trend that has risen since 2011.

Residents experience much lower rates of long-term health and mental health conditions than most other areas. Only 4.2% of people need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is much higher than the national average at 18.7%, though this has fallen since 2011. Many residents provide unpaid care for children, which is well above the state figure.

The First Nations community is very small, making up 0.2% of the population. Those who identify as First Nations have high personal incomes and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household. People living alone are much less common here than in most other areas.

Home ownership is strong, with 42% of homes owned outright. However, typical weekly rents and monthly mortgage payments are among the highest in the region.

Working from home is very common, with 54.2% of the workforce doing so, a massive increase since 2011. Almost every home has at least one motor vehicle.

About 37.3% of the population moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 10% of the community.

Full-time employment is slightly higher than the national average. Most people work in professional, technical, or healthcare roles.

The area is ranked at the highest possible level for overall advantage, access to resources, and job skills.

The area receives much more annual rainfall than the New South Wales average. Temperatures are generally around the middle for the state.

St Ives is very walkable, with nearly all homes within a 15-minute walk of a park or public transport. Access to health services and groceries within a short walk is far above the state average.