Ku-ring-gai

The typical resident is 42, making the area noticeably older than most of Australia. It is also a place for families, as the proportion of children under 15 is higher than the national figure.

A strong international presence defines the area, with 42.6% of people born overseas—a figure far above the national average. English and Chinese are the most common ancestries.

Language diversity has grown rapidly, with 33.4% of people using a language other than English at home, which is far above the Australian figure. Mandarin is the most common non-English language spoken.

The number of people reporting no religion has risen 20 points since 2011 to reach 41.3%. This is well above the New South Wales figure.

Ku-ring-gai is among the most qualified areas in the country, with 53.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Most residents finished Year 12, and the area has a high number of large schools.

Typical weekly family incomes are far above the national figure at $3,446. Nearly half of all households earn $3,000 or more a week, a figure that has risen 19 points since 2011.

Residents report fewer long-term health conditions and mental health issues than most other areas. Only 3.9% of people need help with daily activities, which is lower than the state average.

Volunteering is much more common here than in most areas, though it has fallen since 2011. There is also a high rate of unpaid childcare and housework.

The First Nations community is small, but those residents have far higher typical incomes and Year 12 completion rates than the state and national averages.

Homes here tend to be larger, with a typical 2.9 people per household. Couples with children make up nearly 70% of families, and very few people live alone.

The area is dominated by expensive housing, with typical monthly mortgage payments far above the national figure at $3,500. Renting is much less common than in other areas, and 40.2% of homes are owned outright.

Working from home has exploded since 2011, now accounting for 54.9% of commutes. While most people own cars, the area has a very high number of public transport stops.

Around 37.6% of the population moved house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas have fallen slightly since 2011.

The workforce is dominated by professionals and managers, with 41.6% of people in professional roles. Unemployment is lower than most other areas.

The population grew by 3.4% since the last census, which is lower than the New South Wales average of 6.1%.

The area receives much more rainfall than the state average, with an annual total of 1,447mm.

The community is very walkable, with 97.5% of homes within a 10 minute walk of public transport and almost every home near a park.