Lawrence

The area is far older than the national figure, with 32.7% of people aged 65 and over. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 7.2% of the population, which is well above the state average of 3.4%.

Most residents were born in Australia (84.1%), and those born overseas make up only 7.6% of the population, which is far below the national figure.

English is the primary language for 93.1% of the community, and only 1.0% of people use another language at home, far below the state and national averages.

Religious views are split, with 47.3% identifying as Christian and 42.1% reporting no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 33.5% of residents completing Year 12, far below the state figure of 58.9%.

Incomes are much lower than typical areas; the typical weekly household income is $1,104, which is well below the national figure of $1,746.

Health challenges are more common here, as 37.5% of people have a long-term health condition, far above the state average of 27.0%.

Residents are active in their community, with 20.0% volunteering and 15.3% providing unpaid care, both of which are well above national figures.

First Nations people in Lawrence are noticeably younger, with a typical age of 18. While their typical personal income is a little below the national figure, they have a much lower unemployment rate of 0.0%.

Families are common, with 43.1% of households being couples with children, and 22.6% of residents living alone.

Housing is almost exclusively separate houses, with 53.7% owned outright, far above the national average of 31.0%.

Most people rely on cars to get around, and only 0.8% use public transport for commuting, despite the area having more transport stops than many similar places.

The community is relatively stable, with 36.6% of people moving in the last five years, and no recent arrivals from overseas.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, and the unemployment rate of 7.9% is a little above the national figure.

The town is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 2.6, as no homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services.