Lake Albert

The community is older than most, with a typical resident aged 43 and a high proportion of seniors. There are also more children under 15 and a slightly higher percentage of First Nations people compared to the state average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people than the national average. Ancestry is predominantly Australian and English, followed by Irish and Scottish.

English is the primary language for 94.2% of the population. This means the proportion of people using another language at home is far below the figures for New South Wales and Australia.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in other similar areas, with 65.5% identifying as Christian. The proportion of people with no religion is well below the national figure.

A good number of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, though the percentage of people who completed Year 12 is far below the state average. Qualifications are most common in management, commerce, and engineering.

Income levels are generally high; the typical personal weekly income is $907, which is a little above the national figure. Typical family and household incomes are also higher than in most similar areas.

A higher than average 33.5% of people live with a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure. Asthma and arthritis are the most common long-term conditions reported.

Community spirit is strong, with volunteers and people providing unpaid care appearing more often than in most areas. This includes a higher than average rate of people caring for children unpaid.

The First Nations community here is notably younger, with a typical age of 19. This group also sees much higher typical incomes and a much lower unemployment rate than the state or national averages.

Families are common and homes are generally larger, with 58.9% of households consisting of couples with children. Fewer people live alone compared to the state average.

Housing is dominated by large detached houses, with 89% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Outright home ownership is far above the national average, while renting is far less common.

Most people rely on cars to get to work, and 71.5% are drivers. Working from home is much less common here than across the rest of the country.

The area is relatively stable, as fewer people have moved in the last five years compared to the state average. Recent arrivals from overseas are also far less common than the national figure.

The local workforce is active, with more adults working or looking for work than in most similar areas. Common industries include health care, construction, and education.

The area is only somewhat walkable, and far fewer homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services compared to the state average. However, most residents live within a short walk of a park.