Lane Cove West

The area is younger than most, with a typical resident aged 37 and a high proportion of children under 15. Seniors make up only 14.2% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

Birthplaces are diverse, with 38.9% of people born overseas, a figure far above the Australian average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Chinese and Irish.

Language diversity is high, with 29.1% of people using a language other than English at home. This is well above the national average, though only 3.1% of residents speak little or no English.

Christianity is the most common faith at 47.7%, while 37.5% of residents report having no religion, which is a little below the national figure.

This is a highly qualified community where 51.9% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average of 26.3%. Schooling levels are also very high, with 84.6% of residents completing Year 12.

Incomes are among the highest in the region, with a typical weekly family income of $3,702. Nearly half of all households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is far above the state average.

Residents generally enjoy good health, with long-term health conditions affecting only 21.7% of people. This is well below the national figure of 27.7%.

Family life is a focus here, as 31.0% of people provide unpaid childcare, which is well above the national average. Volunteers make up 16.2% of the community.

There are 9 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. Those in this group have a typical personal income of $1,062, which is far above the national figure.

Families with children are common, making up 68.4% of households. This helps explain why the number of people per home is slightly higher than the national average at 2.7.

The rental market is very active, with 44.3% of households renting, far above the national figure. Housing is expensive, with typical weekly rents of $570 and very high monthly mortgage payments of $3,769.

Working from home is incredibly common here, with 55.6% of the workforce doing so. Public transport access is excellent, with 20 stops in the area and a very short walk to the nearest one.

The community is quite mobile, with 43.2% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 13.6% of the population.

Employment rates are high, and 64.1% of people work full-time. The workforce is dominated by professionals and managers, with many working in technical, finance, or health roles.

The area is very walkable for basic needs, with every home within a 15-minute walk of a park and a school. However, fewer than 60% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries.