Lawson

This is a very young community where the typical resident is 28, far younger than the national figure of 38. Only 2.4% of people are aged 65 or over, and children under 15 make up 12.9% of the population, which has fallen significantly since 2016.

Nearly half of all residents (49.7%) were born overseas, a figure far above the national average of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are Chinese, English, and Australian.

Over half the community (50.5%) uses a language other than English at home, which is far higher than the national figure of 22.3%. Mandarin is the most common non-English language spoken.

A little more than 46.8% of people report having no religion, which is well above the national average of 38.9%. This figure has risen by 16 percentage points since 2016.

Lawson is exceptionally well-qualified, with 56.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher—far above the national figure of 26.3%. Those who completed Year 12 are also much more common here than in most other areas.

Weekly incomes are very high, with the typical household earning $2,492, well above the national figure of $1,746. About 36.9% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Residents are in very good health, with only 14.6% reporting a long-term health condition, which is far below the national average of 27.7%. Only 1.5% of people need help with daily activities.

Unpaid care and housework are much less common here than in most areas, with only 5.5% of people providing unpaid care. Volunteering is also lower than the territory average at 13.2%.

First Nations residents are few in number, but they have very high outcomes, including a 96% Year 12 completion rate and no unemployment.

Homes are slightly more crowded than usual, with 2.6 people per home. While 47.1% of families are couples with children, people living alone make up 19.6% of the area.

Townhouses and semi-detached homes are the most common dwelling type at 62.9%. Renting is very common at 45.8%, and the typical weekly rent of $548 is well above the national figure.

Most people drive to work (67.7%), though 5.1% use public transport, which is a little above the national average. The drive time to the city is very short at 12 minutes.

The area is highly transient, with 84.4% of residents having moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 27.8% of the population.

Employment is very strong, with 81.3% of adults working or looking for work—far above the national figure of 61.1%. Many residents work in public administration and safety.

Lawson is one of the most advantaged areas in the region, achieving the highest possible score for education and job skills. Its overall advantage score is well above the national average.

The area is slightly cooler than the territory average, with an average maximum temperature of 20.9 degrees. Annual rainfall is 802mm, which is a little below the territory figure.

While everyone lives within a short walk of a park or public transport, other amenities are harder to reach. Only 27.9% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries.