Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile
Lyneham
5 km²
A high proportion of overseas-born residents and young adults define the character of Lyneham. The population has grown by 27% since 2011, creating a diverse community where more than 32% of people were born abroad. It is a highly educated area with many residents in their 30s, which is reflected in the high number of renters and a prevalence of smaller apartments. This mix of young professionals and international arrivals gives the suburb a distinct, cosmopolitan feel within the territory.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
Plenty of schools here relative to how few children live in the area.
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The typical resident is 35, making the area noticeably younger than the national figure. While children under 15 are well below the territory average at 11.3%, there is a much higher rate of de facto relationships than usual at 17.4%.
People born overseas make up 32.8% of the population, a figure that has risen by 6.3 percentage points since 2011. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries, with 3.4% of residents born in China.
Language diversity is growing, with 26.4% of people using a language other than English at home, up 7.1 percentage points since 2011. Mandarin is the most common non-English language spoken.
Lyneham is among the most secular areas at this level, as 52.6% of residents report no religion. This figure has risen by 16 percentage points since 2011.
The community is exceptionally well-qualified, with 54.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also much higher than most areas at 79.1%.
Typical weekly personal income is $1,200, which is well above the national figure. High earners are common, with 21% of people earning $2,000 or more per week.
Mental health conditions are reported by 13.2% of residents, which is among the highest rates for similar areas. Additionally, 7% of people need help with daily activities, a figure that has risen since 2011.
Volunteering is much more common here than in most areas, with 22.4% of people pitching in. However, the rates of unpaid childcare and housework are much lower than the territory average.
The First Nations community is small, but those residents have a much higher typical personal income ($1,261) and Year 12 completion rate (79.7%) than the national average.
Small households are the norm, with 37.8% of people living alone. This is far above the national figure and helps explain why the typical home only holds 2.1 people.
Rental properties are very common, with 48.3% of households renting, which is far above the territory average. Detached houses are rare, making up only 26.8% of homes.
Public transport use is among the highest at this level, with 9.3% of people commuting this way. This is supported by the fact that 99.9% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of a stop.
The population is very mobile, with 56.2% of residents moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 22% of the community.
Employment is strong, with 68.9% of adults working or looking for work. Nearly 30% of the workforce is employed in public administration and safety.
The area is ranked with a high overall advantage score of 1,088, placing it above about 84% of similar areas. This is linked to the same high levels of education and job skills seen across the community.
The area experiences a typical local climate, though minimum temperatures are among the lowest for its level at 6.7 degrees.
Lyneham is very walkable, with 88.5% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a 'city' hub. Access to groceries and health services within a short walk is far above the territory average.