West Ryde - Meadowbank

The population is noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical age of 36. Seniors make up 13.2% of the community, which is well below the national figure of 17.2%.

More than half of residents were born overseas, a figure far above the national average of 27.7%. Chinese, English, and Australian are the most common ancestries.

Language diversity is very high, with 53.8% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the national figure, and 9.2% of residents speak little or no English.

Christianity is the most common religion at 43.7%, while 35.8% of people report no religion. The latter has risen by 14 points since 2011.

This is a highly qualified community where 48.1% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure of 26.3%. Nearly 80% of residents have completed Year 12.

Incomes are generally higher than average, with a typical family earning $2,420 a week. Those earning $2,000 or more weekly make up 17.2% of the population, which is well above the national average.

Residents report fewer long-term health conditions than most areas, with only 19.6% affected compared to 27.7% nationally. Mental health conditions are also much lower than the state average.

Volunteering has fallen by 4.0 points since 2011 to 11.9%. Rates of unpaid care and housework are also lower than in most other areas.

First Nations people make up 0.4% of the population. This group is highly qualified, with 61.1% completing Year 12, far above the national figure of 37.0%.

About 29.2% of people live alone, which is well above the national figure of 25.6%. Couples with children are the most common family type at 57.4%.

Apartments are the primary home type, making up 59.6% of dwellings. Renting is very common at 46.4%, far above the national average of 30.6%.

Working from home is exceptionally common at 45.6%, far above the national figure. Around 14.2% of homes have no motor vehicle, among the highest for this level.

The community is quite mobile, with 49.8% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 17.3% of the population.

A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work, at 66.4%. Many residents work as professionals, particularly in technical, health, and financial roles.

The area is considered very advantaged, ranking in the top 10% for overall advantage and education skills. It is also a significant business hub with 2,155 businesses.

The area receives much more rainfall than the state average, with 1,200mm annually. Temperatures are typical for the region.

This area is a walker's paradise, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Almost every resident can reach groceries, schools, and parks within a 15-minute walk.