Macquarie Park

The area is far younger than the national figure, with children and seniors both appearing in much lower numbers than usual. Many residents are in de facto relationships, a rate well above the state average.

A huge 65.6% of the population was born overseas, far above the national figure. Chinese, English, Indian, and Filipino ancestries are the most common.

Language diversity is very high, with 61.4% of people using a language other than English at home, far above the state average. Mandarin and Cantonese are the most common non-English languages.

Forty-three percent of residents report no religion, which is well above the national figure. Other notable groups include Hindus and Muslims.

The community is highly qualified, with 58.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the state average. Most residents have completed Year 12, and many hold postgraduate degrees in management, engineering or IT.

Typical weekly incomes for individuals, families, and households are all higher than the national figure. About 16.5% of people earn over $2,000 a week, which is well above the average for Australia.

Residents generally report good health, with long-term health conditions and the need for daily help appearing far less often than in most other areas.

Unpaid care for children and housework is much lower than in most areas, which is consistent with the small number of children living here.

The First Nations community is small, though 86.8% have completed Year 12, which is far above the state average. A higher than usual 9.6% speak a First Nations language.

Living arrangements are often small, with 35.4% of people living alone and a typical household of just two people. This is well below the national average.

Rental properties dominate the landscape, with 65.8% of homes rented, far above the national figure. Almost 90% of homes are flats or apartments, and separate houses are non-existent here.

Public transport use is very high, and 27.1% of homes have no motor vehicle, far above the state average. The area is a major transit hub, with a very short walk to the nearest stop.

The population is highly mobile, with 77.9% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 37.4% of the community, far above the national average.

The workforce is very active, with a higher rate of full-time employment than the national figure. Most residents work as professionals or managers, primarily in technical, health or retail fields.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.1, far above the state average. Nearly every home is within a 15-minute walk of parks, schools, groceries and health services.