West Pymble

Families are a major feature here, with children under 15 making up 22.1% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. The typical resident is 41, and 62.6% of the population are married.

People born overseas make up 31.8% of the community, which is well above the Australian average of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Chinese at 14.8%.

Around 23.5% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is a little above the national figure. This is most commonly Mandarin and Cantonese, though only 2.5% of people speak little or no English.

Over half of the population (51.8%) identify as Christian. Those with no religion make up 37.4%, which is a little below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are exceptionally high, with 51.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure of 26.3%. Almost 85% of residents completed Year 12.

The area is very wealthy; the typical weekly family income is $3,908, which is far above the national figure of $2,120. Over half of all households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Residents generally enjoy good health, with only 22.7% reporting a long-term health condition, which is well below the national average of 27.7%.

Community involvement is high, with 22.7% of people volunteering, well above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid childcare is also common, with 32.5% of people caring for children.

There are five Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. The typical personal income for First Nations residents is $1,074, which is far above the national figure of $540.

Homes are typically large, with 3.2 people per household, well above the national figure of 2.5. Most families are couples with children (76.5%), and very few people live alone.

The suburb is dominated by separate houses, which make up 96.1% of dwellings. Renting is rare at 10.3%, and those who do rent pay a typical weekly amount of $800, far above the national average.

Working from home is very common, with 53.5% of the workforce doing so, far above the national figure of 21%. While most homes have two or more cars, the area is well served by 66 public transport stops.

The community is relatively stable, as only 26.1% of people moved in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Professional and technical roles are the most common industry, and 66.4% of adults are either working or looking for work, which is well above the national figure.

The area is very walkable, with a score of 7.2. Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, a school, and health services.