Lakelands

The typical resident is 43, making the area noticeably older than the national figure. While there are more children under 15 than in most areas, there are fewer people in de facto relationships than is usual.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people than both the state and the nation. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 89.9% of people, though the proportion using another language at home is higher than in most similar areas. Only 1.0% of residents speak little or no English.

About 40.1% of the community report having no religion, which is well above the New South Wales figure. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 53.2%.

This is a highly educated area, with 30.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. A much higher proportion of residents completed Year 12 compared to most similar areas.

Lakelands is significantly wealthier than the national average, with 33.8% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. Typical weekly personal income is a little above the national figure at $939.

A little above the state average, 30.5% of people live with a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are also more common here than in most similar areas.

Unpaid care is a major part of local life, with 32.3% of people caring for children—a figure well above the national average. There is also a higher rate of former Defence Force members than in most areas.

The First Nations community here is quite young, with a typical age of 14. This group also sees much higher incomes than the state or national figures, with typical personal income at $1,874.

Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 2.8 people per dwelling. Couples with children make up 68.4% of households, while those living alone are much less common than in most areas.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, and 44.9% of homes are owned outright. Large homes are the norm, with 92.5% having three or more bedrooms, far above the national figure.

Cars are essential here, as 0.0% of people commute using public transport. While 24.1% work from home, almost every household owns at least one motor vehicle.

The area has seen a fair amount of movement, with 34.4% of people moving in the last five years. However, recent arrivals from overseas are much less common than across the state.

A high number of adults are working or looking for work compared to similar areas. The unemployment rate is low at 2.6%, and many residents work as professionals in health or education.

While every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, the area is poorly suited for other errands. Very few people can walk to groceries or health services, resulting in a walkability score well below the state average.