# Lavington

Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

Located in: New South Wales › Rest of NSW › Albury › 2641, NSW

Area: 21 km²

Spanning 21.5 square kilometres in the Albury region, Lavington is a growing residential hub with a population of over 15,600 people. The community has a notable number of seniors and a strong First Nations presence, which is much higher than in most similar areas. While the area is very walkable and has a high number of schools, it faces significant economic challenges with typical incomes well below the national figure. These factors combine to create a community where many residents rely on rental housing and support services.

## Demographics & Identity

The population grew 13% since 2011 and is slightly older than the national average, with the typical resident aged 40. Seniors make up 21.6% of the community, a figure well above the New South Wales average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 15,665 | +12.5% since 2011 |
| Median age | 40 yrs | +2.6% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 4.7% | +47.6% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 21.6% | +31.9% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 18.1% | -2.1% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 11.6% | +27.0% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Young adults (25–44) 25.2%, Older adults (45–64) 22.7%, Seniors (65+) 21.6%, Children (0–14) 18.1%, Youth (15–24) 12.4%

**Marital status** — Married 39.1%, Never married 38.2%, Divorced 11.6%, Widowed 6.6%, Separated 4.7%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 15.2% of the population, which is far below the state and national figures. However, this proportion has risen by 5.1 percentage points since 2011.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 15.2% | +50.6% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 78.1%, India 2.6%, England 1.6%, Nepal 1.3%, Philippines 1.2%, New Zealand 1.1%, China 0.2%, Italy 0.2%, Vietnam 0.2%, South Africa 0.2%

**Ancestry** — Australian 37.8%, English 37.4%, Irish 11.1%, Scottish 9.0%, German 7.4%, Italian 2.3%, Indian 1.8%, Dutch 1.7%, Filipino 1.7%, Chinese 0.6%, Greek 0.5%, Vietnamese 0.2%

## Language

English is the primary language for 81.8% of people, and the number of residents using another language at home rose to 11.7% since 2011. This remains far below the national figure of 22.3%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 11.7% | +112.8% since 2011 |
| People who speak little or no English | 2.5% | +14.9% since 2016 |

**Language used at home** — English only 81.8%, Punjabi 2.1%, Tagalog 0.6%, Hindi 0.4%, Mandarin 0.3%, Italian 0.2%, Greek 0.2%, Vietnamese 0.2%, Cantonese 0.1%, Arabic 0.1%

## Religion

Christianity is the most common faith at 45.5%, while 38.4% of residents report no religion. The number of people with no religion rose by 20 percentage points since 2011.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 38.4% | +107.7% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — Christianity 45.5%, No religion 38.4%, Not stated 8.0%, Hinduism 3.7%, Other religions 2.4%, Islam 1.2%, Buddhism 0.7%

## Education & Qualifications

The area has a much lower proportion of people with a bachelor degree or higher (11.1%) than most areas. Year 12 completion is also far below the national figure at 37.6%, though this has risen since 2011.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 37.6% | +24.1% since 2011 |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 11.1% | +43.8% since 2011 |
| Schools | 7 | — |
| Schools per 1,000 children | 2.47 | — |
| Schools within 3 km | 19 | — |
| School enrolments | 2,039 | — |
| Average school size | 291 | — |
| Average school ICSEA | 943 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 37.6%, Year 10 28.7%, Year 9 or below 15.9%, Year 11 10.1%

**Highest qualification level** — Certificate III / IV 41.0%, Advanced diploma / diploma 14.6%, Bachelor degree 14.1%, Postgraduate degree 4.0%, Certificate I / II 3.0%, Graduate diploma / certificate 2.1%

**Field of qualification** — Engineering & related 15.5%, Management & commerce 15.2%, Society & culture 12.8%, Health 9.6%, Food, hospitality & personal services 7.6%, Education 7.3%, Architecture & building 6.2%, Information technology 2.4%, Agriculture & environment 2.1%, Creative arts 1.9%, Natural & physical sciences 1.2%

## Income

Typical incomes are much lower than in most areas, with the usual household earning $1,138 a week. Only 7.8% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is among the lowest for its level.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $647 | +31.5% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $1,138 | +35.3% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $1,522 | +37.0% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 3.8% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 7.8% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $650–$1,499 34.3%, $1,500–$2,999 26.6%, Under $650 24.0%, $3,000–$3,999 5.2%, $4,000 or more 2.6%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 46.2%, $650–$1,499 35.4%, $1,500–$2,999 9.7%, $3,000 or more 0.8%

## Health & Disability

Health challenges are common here, as 35.9% of people have a long-term health condition and 13.3% have a mental health condition. Both figures are well above the national average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 35.9% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 13.3% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 8.3% | +57.7% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Mental health 13.3%, Arthritis 11.7%, Asthma 10.7%, Other condition 8.9%, Diabetes 6.2%, Heart disease 5.5%, Cancer 3.7%, Lung condition 3.0%, Stroke 1.3%, Dementia 0.7%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 54.9%, One condition 22.3%, Two conditions 8.5%, Three or more 5.0%

## Community Participation

People providing unpaid care is much higher than in most areas at 13.6%. Around 3.2% of residents have served in the Defence Force, which is higher than in most similar areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 12.5% | -23.8% since 2011 |
| People providing unpaid care | 13.6% | +15.3% since 2011 |
| People caring for children unpaid | 25.9% | -3.3% since 2011 |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 3.2% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 19.5% | -9.8% since 2011 |

## First Nations

The First Nations community is larger than in about 89% of similar areas. This population is noticeably younger than the national average, though they experience a much higher unemployment rate of 14.8%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 741 | — |
| First Nations median age | 20 yrs | — |
| First Nations Year 12 completion | 28.0% | — |
| First Nations unemployment rate | 14.8% | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $537 | — |
| First Nations household income | $1,276 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 4.6% | — |

## Family & Households

Living arrangements are distinctive, with 35.9% of people living alone and 22.3% of families being one-parent families, both of which are much higher than the national average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 2.2 | +0.0% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 22.3% | +7.4% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 35.9% | +6.2% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 47.6%, Couples without children 28.7%, One-parent families 22.3%, Other families 1.3%

**Household size** — 1 person 35.9%, 2 people 33.2%, 3 people 12.7%, 4 people 10.6%, 5 people 4.8%, 6 or more 2.7%

## Housing & Dwellings

Rental households are well above the national average at 38.1%, but typical weekly rent of $250 is well below the national figure. Separate houses make up 77.7% of the stock.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $250 | +38.9% since 2011 |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $1,300 | +0.0% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.80 | -27.3% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 38.1% | +6.9% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 29.9% | +3.7% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 77.7% | +12.2% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 67.4% | +0.4% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Rented 38.1%, Owned outright 29.9%, Owned with a mortgage 28.0%, Not stated 2.4%, Other tenure 1.6%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 77.7%, Townhouse / semi-detached 20.3%, Flat or apartment 1.4%, Other dwelling 0.4%

**Bedrooms per home** — 3 bedrooms 43.7%, 2 bedrooms 27.8%, 4 bedrooms 20.5%, 5 or more 3.2%, 1 bedroom 2.3%, Studio / none 0.3%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $200–$349 57.4%, Under $200 25.1%, $350–$549 12.4%, $550–$749 0.7%, $750 or more 0.2%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $1,000–$1,799 50.4%, Under $1,000 26.8%, $1,800–$2,999 14.7%, $3,000 or more 3.2%

## Transport & Vehicles

Most people drive to work (73.1%), and very few use public transport to commute (0.7%). However, the area is well served by 98 public transport stops.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 8.9% | -20.7% since 2011 |
| People working from home | 5.9% | +118.6% since 2011 |
| Commuting by public transport | 0.7% | -0.1% since 2011 |
| Public transport stops | 98 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 6.26 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 792.4 | — |
| Public transport routes | 7 | — |
| Walk to nearest stop (min) | 1 | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 73.1%, Worked at home 5.9%, Car (passenger) 5.4%, Walked 1.8%, Bus 0.6%, Bicycle 0.5%, Train 0.1%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 1 vehicle 43.9%, 2 vehicles 32.1%, 3 vehicles 9.8%, No vehicle 8.9%, 4 or more 5.3%

## Migration & Movement

The community is quite mobile, with 40.8% of residents moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 19.5% of the population, which is well above the national figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 40.8% | +10.1% since 2011 |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 19.5% | -4.1% since 2011 |

## Jobs & Industry

The unemployment rate is 6.5%, which is a little above the national figure. Those who are working or looking for work make up 55.2% of adults, which is much lower than most areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 6.5% | -9.5% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 55.2% | -6.3% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 56.5% | -7.5% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 17.2%, Retail trade 12.3%, Construction 10.4%, Manufacturing 9.5%, Accommodation & food 8.2%, Education & training 7.3%, Public administration & safety 5.6%, Transport & warehousing 5.5%, Administrative & support 4.3%, Other services 4.2%, Professional & technical 3.0%, Wholesale trade 2.2%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 1.3%, Rental & real estate 1.1%, Finance & insurance 0.9%, Arts & recreation 0.9%, Electricity, gas & water 0.8%, Media & telecommunications 0.6%, Mining 0.2%

**Occupations people work in** — Technicians & trades 16.3%, Community & personal service 15.8%, Labourers 14.1%, Professionals 12.0%, Clerical & administrative 11.2%, Sales workers 10.8%, Machinery operators & drivers 9.5%, Managers 8.3%

## Economy & Advantage

The area ranks among the lowest for overall advantage and access to resources. Population growth since 2021 has been 1.2%, which is well below the state average of 6.1%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile) | 1 | — |
| Socio-economic disadvantage (IRSD decile) | 1 | — |
| Economic resources (IER decile) | 1 | — |
| Education & occupation (IEO decile) | 1 | — |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD score) | 872 | — |
| Population estimate | 15,832 | — |
| Population growth since 2021 | 1.2% | — |
| Businesses | 987 | — |

## Environment & Climate

The local climate is cooler than the state average, with an average minimum temperature of 9.1 degrees. Annual rainfall is 804mm, which is well above the New South Wales figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average annual rainfall | 804 | — |
| Average maximum temperature | 22.4 | — |
| Average minimum temperature | 9.1 | — |

## Walkability

Lavington is very walkable, with 82.7% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a 'city' layout. Most residents live within a short walk of a park, school, or groceries, though access to health services is far below the state average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 6.2 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 6.0 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 82.7% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 79.8% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 90.5% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 89.2% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 96.9% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 30.6% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 17.1 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 76 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 3.5% | — |

## Schools serving Lavington

19 schools, 8,498 students, average ICSEA 1,009.

By sector: Government 12, Independent 4, Catholic 3

By type: Primary 9, Combined 6, Secondary 4

Nearest 10 shown:

| School | Sector | Type | Distance | Students |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Holy Spirit Primary School | Catholic | Primary | 0.9 km | 335 |
| Murray High School | Government | Secondary | 1.0 km | 575 |
| Springdale Heights Public School | Government | Primary | 1.1 km | 223 |
| Lavington Public School | Government | Primary | 1.3 km | 409 |
| Lavington East Public School | Government | Primary | 1.5 km | 291 |
| OneSchool Global NSW - Albury | Independent | Combined | 1.6 km | 31 |
| Hume Public School | Government | Primary | 2.5 km | 175 |
| Wewak Street School | Government | Combined | 3.3 km | 67 |
| Glenroy Public School | Government | Primary | 3.4 km | 220 |
| St Anne's Primary School | Catholic | Primary | 3.5 km | 350 |

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