Lavington

The population is larger than most similar areas, and it is slightly older than the national figure. Around 4.7% of residents are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, which is a little above the New South Wales average.

While 78% of people were born in Australia, the area has a higher proportion of overseas-born residents than most similar places. This is reflected in the diversity of birthplaces, with India and Nepal being common origins.

Using another language at home is much more common here than in similar areas, though the rate remains far below the New South Wales figure. Punjabi is the most common non-English language spoken.

About 38% of residents have no religion, a figure that is well above the state average and about the same as the national figure. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 45.7%.

Educational attainment is far below the national average, with only 11.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 37.7% of residents completed Year 12, which is much lower than most similar areas.

Typical household incomes are much lower than most areas, with the usual weekly amount being $1,130, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 7.3% of households earn $3,000 or more a week.

Health challenges are much more common here than in similar areas. This is seen in the 35.8% of people with a long-term health condition and the 13.4% who have a mental health condition, both of which are well above the state average.

Volunteering is much lower here than in most similar areas. However, 13.4% of people provide unpaid care, which is a little above the national figure.

The First Nations community is relatively large, though it faces higher unemployment at 13.3% compared to the national rate. Year 12 completion for this group is also much lower than in most other areas.

This area has a much higher rate of people living alone and one-parent families than most similar places. Consequently, the typical home is smaller, with 2.2 people per dwelling.

Renting is well above the state average at 39.4%. While detached houses are common, typical weekly rents of $250 are well below the national figure.

The area is very well served by public transport, with 98 stops and a very short walk to the nearest one. However, working from home is far less common than in the rest of the country.

Lavington has seen a high level of movement, with 39.6% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are also well above the national and state averages.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, and the unemployment rate of 6.5% is a little above the national figure. Many residents work in health care and social assistance.

The area is very walkable, with 84.6% of homes within a 15-minute walk of local amenities. Most residents are within a short walk of a park, school, or grocery store.