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The area is among the largest at this level and is notably younger than most, with the typical resident aged 36. While children under 15 make up 18.4% of the population, those aged 65 and over are a little below the national figure at 14.5%.

Overseas birth is far more common here than across Australia, with 41.2% of people born abroad. This has risen by 4.6 percentage points since 2011, with the most common ancestries being English, Australian, and Chinese.

Reflecting its international makeup, 40.7% of people use a language other than English at home, which is far above the national figure. People who speak little or no English make up 7.0% of the community, a standing that is among the highest at this level.

Religious affiliation is lower than in most areas, with 29.8% of people reporting no religion. However, this figure has risen by 12 percentage points since 2011, while Christianity remains the most common faith at 45.0%.

The workforce is highly qualified, with 35.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher—well above the national figure. This trend has grown since 2011, and 69.0% of residents have completed Year 12, which is far above the national average.

Typical incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with the typical household earning $2,122 a week. This is consistent with the high education levels, and 31.2% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, a significant rise since 2011.

Residents report better health than most, with long-term health conditions affecting 22.6% of people, which is well below the national figure. Mental health conditions are also a little below the national rate at 6.2%.

Volunteer rates are a little below the national figure at 11.5% and have fallen since 2011. Similarly, the proportion of people who served in the Defence Force is among the lowest at this level at 1.5%.

Homes tend to be larger than most, with 2.7 people per home. Couples with children make up 63.1% of families, while those living alone are a little below the national figure at 23.0%.

Renting is much more common than in most areas, at 37.3%. Housing is generally smaller and more expensive, with a typical weekly rent of $475 and a typical monthly mortgage payment of $2,500, both of which are well above national figures.

Working from home is very common, with 40.2% of people doing so—far above the national figure. This shift is reflected in the 11.9% of homes that have no motor vehicle, which is well above the national rate.

The area is quite mobile, with 41.6% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 15.7% of the population, which is a little above the national figure.

A high proportion of the population is working or looking for work, and 30.3% of the workforce are professionals. The unemployment rate is 5.2%, which is about the same as the national figure.

The area is very walkable with a score of 7.6. Most residents have easy access to essentials, with 97.8% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and 98.7% within 15 minutes of a park.