Willoughby East

The area is noticeably older than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 42. Children under 15 make up 24.8% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas.

Many residents were born overseas, accounting for 26.2% of the population. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish and Chinese.

About 18.1% of people use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas, though this is still well below the New South Wales figure.

Over half of the community identifies as Christian, while 38.1% report having no religion, a figure that is about the same as the national average.

This is a highly qualified community where 50.2% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure of 26.3%. Most residents completed Year 12, and there are many schools nearby.

Household incomes are among the highest for this level, with a typical weekly family income of $4,678. This is far above the New South Wales figure of $2,185.

Residents generally enjoy good health, with a long-term health condition rate of 21.7%, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%. Only 2.9% of people need help with daily activities.

Community involvement is high, with 21.5% of people volunteering. A large proportion of the population also provides unpaid care for children, at 36.0%.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is very small, though the few First Nations residents have a typical personal income of $3,500, which is far above the state average.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.2 people per household. Couples with children make up 77.2% of families, which helps explain why very few people live alone.

The area is dominated by separate houses, and 90% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Typical monthly mortgage payments are very high at $4,219.

A huge 57.6% of workers work from home, among the highest for this level. For those who travel, the drive to the city is very short, taking just 10 minutes.

Movement into the area is lower than the state average, with 28.6% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 5.3% of the population.

Employment is high, with 66.4% of adults working or looking for work. Professional and technical roles are the most common, and 39.6% of workers are professionals.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.3. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, and health service.