Russell Lea

The typical resident is 43, which is noticeably older than the national average. While children under 15 make up 18.6% of the population, this is about the same as the national figure.

People born overseas make up 27.0% of the community, which is much higher than most similar areas. English, Italian, and Australian are the three most common ancestries, each representing about a quarter of the population.

A quarter of residents use a language other than English at home, a figure well above the national average. This diversity is reflected in the home use of Italian, Greek, and Mandarin.

The community is more religious than most, with 63.5% identifying as Christian. The proportion of people with no religion is far below the national figure.

Education levels are exceptionally high, with 38.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national average, and 69.4% of residents have completed Year 12.

Household wealth is very high here, with 42.5% of homes earning $3,000 or more a week. This is far above the New South Wales average.

Most residents are in good health, as the rate of long-term health conditions is a little below the national average. However, 5.9% of people need help with daily activities, which is higher than most areas.

Unpaid care for children is around the middle for its level. About 14.1% of people provide unpaid care, which is a little above the national figure.

There are 26 First Nations people in the area. They have a Year 12 completion rate of 57.1%, which is far above the national figure.

Families with children are common, making up 65.9% of households. This helps explain why the typical home has 2.6 people, slightly more than the national figure.

Housing is expensive, with typical weekly rents well above the national figure. Mortgage payments are also very high, with over half of households paying $3,000 or more per month.

This is a commuter-friendly area with a very short 9-minute drive to the city. Nearly half of the workforce (48.2%) works from home, which is far above the national average.

The population is relatively stable, as the 30.7% who moved in the last five years is far below the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals are also much lower than in other areas.

Employment is strong, with 64.3% of adults working or looking for work. Professional and technical roles are the most common, consistent with the area's high education levels.

The area is very walkable, with every single home within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, and grocery store. All homes are also within a 10-minute walk of public transport.