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The typical resident is 41, making the area noticeably older than the state and national figures. While children under 15 are a little more common here than across Australia, seniors are much less common, with the 65-and-over group well below the national level.

This is a diverse community where 43.9% of people were born overseas, a figure far above the national average. The most common ancestries are English, Chinese, and Australian, with a significant number of residents born in China and India.

Reflecting its diverse birthplace, 44.4% of people use a language other than English at home, which is far above the national figure. Mandarin is the most common second language, and 6.4% of residents speak little or no English.

Religion is more common here than in many other areas; the percentage of people with no religion is well below both the state and national figures. Christianity is the most frequent affiliation at 42.5%.

The community is very well qualified, with 37.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average. This high level of education is reflected in the fact that 79% of residents completed Year 12.

Wealth is a defining feature of the area, with typical household incomes far above the national figure at $3,013 per week. Nearly half of all households earn $3,000 or more weekly, and 21% of individuals earn over $2,000 a week.

Residents generally enjoy good health, as the proportion of people with long-term health conditions is well below the national average. Similarly, those needing help with daily activities are fewer than in most other areas.

More people here provide unpaid childcare than in most areas, which is consistent with the high number of families with children. However, volunteering is much lower than the national average.

There are 9 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. While First Nations household incomes are far above the national average, typical personal incomes for this group are well below the national figure.

Households here are larger than usual, with 3.3 people per home. It is a place for families; 75.7% are couples with children, while very few people—just 6.5%—live alone.

The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses, 98% of which have three or more bedrooms. Most are owned with a mortgage, and typical monthly payments are well above the national figure at $2,500.

Working from home is much more common here than across Australia, at 30.1%. While 84% of homes have two or more cars, very few people—just 1.6%—use public transport to commute.

The population is quite stable, with 23.5% moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average. Recent overseas arrivals are also fewer than the state average.

A high proportion of residents are working or looking for work, far above the national figure. Full-time employment is also more common here, with many residents working as professionals or managers.

Almost every home is within a short walk of a park or public transport, but the area is poorly served for other needs. It is far below the state average for access to schools and health services within a 15-minute walk.