Turramurra

The typical resident is 45, which is noticeably older than the national figure. Seniors make up 23.7% of the community, a figure well above the Australian average, and the population has grown by 12% since 2011.

Overseas birth is much more common here than in most similar areas, with 36.9% of people born abroad. This is well above the national figure and has risen by 5.6 percentage points since 2011.

Language diversity has increased, with 25.3% of people now using a language other than English at home. This is a little above the national figure and represents a 9.3 percentage point rise since 2011.

About 39.5% of residents have no religion, which is about the same as the national figure. This represents a significant shift over the last decade, rising by 19 percentage points since 2011.

Education levels are far above the national average, with 50.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This high level of qualification is reflected in the workforce, where professionals and managers are the most common roles.

Household wealth is very high, with 46.7% of homes earning $3,000 or more a week, which is far above the national figure. The typical family income of $3,460 per week is also among the highest for similar areas.

Mental health conditions are much lower here than in most areas, at 5.7%. Long-term health conditions are also a little below the national figure, with 69.8% of people reporting no conditions at all.

Volunteering is much more common here than in most areas, with 21.0% of people pitching in. Unpaid housework and childcare rates are also well above the national figure.

The First Nations community is very small, making up just 0.2% of the population. Those who do live here have a typical age of 46, which is far older than the national figure of 24.

Families with children are common, and homes are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household. This helps explain why only 19.2% of people live alone, which is well below the national figure.

Housing is expensive, with typical monthly mortgage payments of $3,500 and weekly rents of $610, both far above the national figures. However, 42.8% of homes are owned outright, which is far above the state average.

Working from home is very common here, with 55.5% of people doing so, far above the national figure of 21%. Despite this, the area is well served by public transport, with a very high number of stops per 1,000 people.

The community is relatively stable, as the 35% of people who moved in the last five years is well below the national figure. Recent arrivals from overseas have also fallen since 2011.

Employment is steady, with a low unemployment rate of 4.1%. Most residents work in professional or technical roles, reflecting the area's high level of university qualifications.

Turramurra is ranked as one of the most advantaged areas in the country, receiving a top score of 10 for overall advantage, education, and access to resources.

The area is much wetter than the rest of the state, with an average annual rainfall of 1,472mm. Temperatures are typical for the region, with a typical maximum of 23.1 degrees.

The area is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. Access to schools, groceries, and health services is also far above the New South Wales average.