Laguna

Laguna is far older than the national figure, with 35.8% of residents aged 65 or over. Children under 15 make up just 10.3% of the population, which is well below the state and national averages.

People born overseas make up 20.6% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas, though still well below the state average. English ancestry is the most common at 50.6%.

English is the main language for 89.7% of residents. While 5.5% of people use another language at home, which is higher than in most similar areas, it is still far below the national figure.

A very high 61.6% of residents report having no religion, a figure far above the state and national averages. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 30.3%.

The community is well qualified, with 31.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical household weekly income is $1,348, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. However, 15.6% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, which is well above the national average.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 37.7% of residents. Arthritis is the most reported condition, affecting 16.1% of the population.

Volunteerism is very high, with 33.7% of people volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Similarly, 39% of people do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework weekly.

The First Nations population is very small, with a typical age of 55 and a typical personal income of $3,500, both of which are far above the state and national figures.

Homes are generally small, with a typical size of 1.9 people. A high 40.7% of people live alone, which is far above the national figure of 25.6%.

Every home in Laguna is a separate house, and very few people rent, at just 3.4%. This is far below the national figure of 30.6%.

The area is entirely reliant on cars, with no public transport stops and 0% of people commuting via public transport. Notably, 47% of residents work from home, far above the national figure.

The community has seen some movement, with 41.3% of people moving in the last five years. This is a little above the state average.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work here than in most areas, at 48.2%. Unemployment is low at 2.2%, and many residents work in construction or professional roles.

Laguna is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. Most homes are far from health services and groceries, and the terrain is notably steep.