affluent vibes

the demographics of my current locale are baffling. i've been stationed temporarily in the northern suburbs, cosily sandwiched between the lush escarpment and beautiful beaches at the foot of an aptly named street; i'd most delightedly stay here permanently if my finances and fitness acquiesced! but, hobbling down the main streets leaves me wondering why multiculturalism stopped a few townships south. the locals are predominantly friendly anglo-saxons; it's quite obvious from spending a few minutes observing the passers-by and the types of shops and restaurants lining the arterial. it's been a while since i've felt out of place, and even longer since i've been asked if i can speak english! anyone who has heard me speak two words will know that i can sound like an ocker lout, despite my misleading appearance. sure, real estate is a little bit more pricey up this end of town, but that can't be the reason why there is a drought of ethnicity. there's certainly a different vibe here though, and it intensifies the further north you go. not sure how to describe said vibe (upper middle class with an abundance of well groomed and walked pet dogs?), but if ever we had a north shore fused with the eastern suburbs...