Lambton - New Lambton

The typical resident is 40 years old, making the area a little older than the national figure. While children under 15 make up 18.4% of the population, there has been a slight increase in seniors, who now account for 17.3%.

Most residents were born in Australia, with only 12.6% born overseas, which is far below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the dominant language, spoken by 88.1% of the community. Only 8.4% of people use another language at home, which is far below the state and national averages.

A significant shift has occurred since 2011, with those reporting no religion rising 22 points to 43.0%. This is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

This is a highly educated community where 31.5% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national figure. This strong qualification level is reflected in the high number of professional roles in the area.

Typical family income is $2,484 a week, which is a little above the state and national figures. Higher-earners are common here, with 16.5% of people earning $2,000 or more weekly.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, particularly mental health conditions, which affect 11.9% of residents—well above the national average.

The community is active in caregiving, with a higher-than-average 13.4% of people providing unpaid care. This includes 29.6% who care for children unpaid, which is well above the national figure.

The First Nations community here is larger than in most similar areas, with a typical personal income of $693, which is well above the national figure.

Family structures are varied, with 59.6% being couples with children and 28.6% of people living alone, a rate well above the national figure.

Separate houses make up 78.8% of the market, far above the national average. While 34.2% of homes are owned outright, the typical weekly rent is $390.

Working from home has surged to 25.2% since 2011, which is well above the national figure. Despite a high number of bus stops, only 0.9% of people commute using public transport.

About 36.6% of residents moved in the last five years, which is well below the national average. Recent overseas arrivals make up 15.4% of the population.

The area has a very strong job market, with an unemployment rate of 3.5% that is much lower than most similar areas. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, and education.

The neighborhood is generally advantaged, scoring a 7 out of 10 for overall advantage. It is home to about 1,500 businesses, which is more than most areas at this level.

The area is wetter than most of the state, with an average annual rainfall of 1,058mm. Minimum temperatures are also well above the New South Wales average.

This is a very walkable community, with a score of 7.8. Nearly all homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, or public transport stop.