Lawson - Hazelbrook - Linden

The typical resident is 43, making the area noticeably older than the national figure. There is a significant number of people aged 65 and over, who now make up 18.0% of the population following a rise since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a far lower proportion of overseas-born people (16.7%) compared to the state and national averages. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the dominant language, with only 6.2% of people using another language at home, which is far below the national figure. Very few residents speak little or no English.

A majority of the community (51.9%) reports having no religion, a figure far above the national average. This represents a significant increase of 22 percentage points since 2011.

The area is well-qualified, with 30.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the national average, and the proportion of people who completed Year 12 has risen since 2011.

Typical weekly household income is $1,755, which is about the same as the national figure. While incomes have risen since 2011, the share of households earning $3,000 or more per week is a little below the national average.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 34.6% of people. Mental health conditions are particularly prevalent, with 12.8% of residents reporting one.

Residents are very active in their community, with a volunteer rate (18.8%) well above the national figure. Unpaid care and housework are also more common here than in most other areas.

The First Nations community is larger than in about 78% of similar areas. Compared to the state and nation, this group has a much lower unemployment rate (4.1%) and higher typical personal incomes.

Most households consist of couples with children (57.6%) or couples without children (27.6%). The typical home has 2.5 people, which is consistent with the national average.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, making up 96.5% of all homes. These are typically large, with 82.6% having three or more bedrooms, and rental rates are far below the national average.

Working from home is very common here, with 34.2% of the workforce doing so—far above the national average. Most people rely on cars, as only 1.8% commute using public transport.

The community is relatively stable, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years (29.9%) is far below the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals are also among the lowest at this level.

The local workforce is mainly employed in health care, social assistance, and education. Full-time employment is much lower than the national average, though the unemployment rate is also slightly lower.

The area ranks higher than about 70% of similar places for overall advantage. This is supported by a strong score for education and job skills, which is higher than 80% of other areas.

The local climate is much wetter and cooler than the state average, with annual rainfall far above the New South Wales figure and lower typical maximum and minimum temperatures.

While most homes are within a short walk of a park, the overall walkability is below the state average. Many residents live more than 15 minutes from groceries or schools due to the steep terrain.