Lake Haven

The typical resident is 49, making the area far older than most of Australia. This is reflected in the high proportion of seniors, who make up 29.3% of the population, and a First Nations community that is well above the state average at 8.1%.

English and Australian are the most common ancestries. While 15.2% of residents were born overseas, this is far below the New South Wales figure of 29.3%.

Most people speak only English at home, though 7.1% use another language, which is higher than in most similar areas. However, this is still far below the state average of 26.6%.

Over half the community identifies as Christian. Those with no religion make up 34.0% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 7.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 30.7% of residents completed Year 12, far below the state and national figures of around 59%.

Typical weekly incomes are much lower than the national average, with the usual household earning $1,023 compared to the national figure of $1,746. Only 7.5% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are very common here, with 43.3% of people living with a long-term condition. This is far above the national figure of 27.7%, and 10.9% of residents need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is among the lowest at this level, at 8.1%. This is well below the national average of 14.1%, though 13.4% of people provide some form of unpaid care.

The area has one of the largest First Nations populations at this level. These residents are generally younger, with a typical age of 25, but they face significant gaps in income and Year 12 completion compared to the rest of the state.

Family structures are distinctive, with one-parent families making up 29.2% of the total, far above the national average of 14.1%. Additionally, 34.1% of people live alone.

Most homes are separate houses, and 76.2% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is much more common here than in most areas, at 35.2%.

Public transport access is excellent, with a 3-minute walk to the nearest stop, yet only 0.8% of people use it to commute. Many households do not own a car, which is well above the national rate of 7.4%.

The area sees a fair amount of movement, with 36.1% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 5.2% of the population.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work here compared to most areas. The unemployment rate is 6.8%, which is a little above the national figure of 5.1%.

The area is very walkable, with 90% of homes having a 15-minute-city walkshed. Most residents are within a short walk of parks, groceries, and public transport, though fewer are near schools or health services.