Lambton

The typical resident is 40, making the area slightly older than the state and national figures. About 3.6% of the population are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, which is higher than in most similar areas.

English and Australian are the most common ancestries, though 13.6% of people were born overseas. This is higher than most similar areas, but still far below the New South Wales and national averages.

English is the main language for 85.9% of the community. However, the 10.5% of people using another language at home is much higher than in most similar areas.

About 42.2% of residents report having no religion, a figure well above both the state and national levels. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 49.8%.

Lambton is highly educated, with 28.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is much higher than most similar areas and slightly above the national average.

Typical family incomes are $2,351 a week, which is much higher than in most similar areas. This is reflected in the workforce, where 14.8% of people earn over $2,000 weekly.

Health challenges are more common here than in most similar areas, with 33.4% of people living with a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are reported at 13.3%, which is well above the national figure.

Caring for others is a common theme, as unpaid childcare (28.4%) and general unpaid care (13.8%) are both higher than in most similar areas. Additionally, 3.7% of residents have served in the Defence Force.

The First Nations community is among the largest at this level, with 186 people. Residents are noticeably older than the state average, with a typical age of 29.

Single living is common, with 29.6% of people living alone. One-parent families are also much more frequent here than in most similar areas, at 16.6%.

Detached houses are very common at 76.1%, though renting is much more prevalent here than in similar areas. Typical weekly rents are $380, while typical monthly mortgage payments are $2,058.

Public transport access is excellent, with 27 stops serving the area. While most people drive, 24.6% of the workforce works from home, which is well above the national figure.

The area is seeing significant movement, with 39.3% of residents arriving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 15.9% of the population, a figure much higher than in most similar areas.

The local workforce is active, with 63.9% of adults working or looking for work. Many residents are professionals, with a strong presence in health care and social assistance.

Lambton is very walkable, with 98.8% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a 'city' hub. Almost every home is also within a short walk of a park, school, or health service.