Lapstone

The typical resident is 44, making the area noticeably older than the national average of 38. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 20.7% of the population, which is well above the 17.2% seen across Australia.

While 81.6% of residents were born in Australia, the area has a higher proportion of overseas-born people than most similar areas. English is the most common ancestry at 45.3%, followed by Australian ancestry at 39.6%.

English is the primary language for 89.2% of the community. While more people here use another language at home than in most similar areas, this is still far below the New South Wales average of 26.6%.

More than half of the community identifies as Christian, while 38.1% report having no religion. This figure for those with no religion is well above the state average of 33.2%.

Lapstone is highly qualified, with 37.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure of 26.3%. This is reflected in the local schools, which have a much higher average advantage score than most areas.

Incomes are much higher than usual here, with 36.4% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical family income is $2,684, which is well above the national figure of $2,120.

A higher proportion of residents live with a long-term health condition compared to the rest of the state. Mental health conditions are also slightly more common here than the national average.

Volunteering is common, with 21.6% of people giving their time, well above the national figure of 14.1%. There is also a strong history of service, as the rate of former Defence Force members is much higher than in most areas.

There are 19 First Nations people in the area. This group is noticeably younger than the state and national averages, with a typical age of 19, and they earn much higher typical incomes than First Nations people in other areas.

Homes here are larger and more crowded than usual, with a typical 2.8 people per home. The area has far fewer people living alone than the national average, as 60.2% of households are couples with children.

Housing is dominated by large detached homes, with 94.8% having three or more bedrooms. A half of all homes are owned outright, which is far above the national figure of 31.0%.

The area is very car-dependent, though it has a high number of public transport stops. This is a community where nearly half the workforce works from home, and very few people use public transport to get to work.

Lapstone is a very stable community, with only 23.9% of people moving house in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The local workforce is largely professional, with 33.7% in professional roles and many others in education and health. While more people are working or looking for work than in the state average, full-time employment is slightly lower.

Residents can easily walk to parks, schools, and public transport, but the area is entirely devoid of walkable groceries or health services. This lack of local shops and the steep terrain contribute to a low walkability score.