Lagoon Grass

Children under 15 make up 34.7% of the population, a figure far above the national average. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people also live here in much higher numbers than in most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, with only 6.1% born overseas, which is far below the state and national figures. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 87.8% of the community. While 8.2% of people use another language at home, which is higher than in many similar areas, there are no residents who speak little or no English.

More than half of the population identifies as Christian. The 24.5% of people reporting no religion is well below the New South Wales and national figures.

A high number of residents have completed Year 12, and 22% hold a bachelor degree or higher. Qualifications are spread across engineering, health, and education.

Typical incomes are much lower than the national figures, with the usual weekly personal income at $524. However, 9.8% of people earn $2,000 or more per week, which is higher than in most similar areas.

Mental health conditions are reported by 18.4% of residents, which is far above the state and national averages. Conversely, no one in the community requires help with daily activities.

The community is very active in unpaid work, with 46.3% of people caring for children and 34.1% doing significant housework. Volunteering is also more common here than in most similar areas.

First Nations residents in this area are noticeably younger than those across the country, with a typical age of 17. Their typical personal income is far above the national figure.

Family sizes are slightly larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home. Most households consist of couples with children, and there are fewer one-parent families than in most other areas.

Weekly rents are well below the state and national figures, typically sitting at $300. Typical monthly home-loan payments are also lower than the national average.

Cars are the main way to get to work, though 35% of people work from home, which is far above the national figure. While there are a few public transport stops, no one uses them to commute.

About 33.3% of the population moved into the area in the last five years, a rate that is well below the New South Wales and national averages.

Full-time employment is well above the national average at 65%, and there is no unemployment. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or parks. The walkability score is far below the state average.