Lethbridge Park

The area is exceptionally young and diverse, with children under 15 making up 24.5% of the population. This is well above the national figure of 18.2%, while seniors over 65 are much less common than in most other areas.

People born overseas make up 23.1% of the population, which is much higher than in similar areas, though this is still well below the New South Wales average.

One in five residents uses a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas, although this remains well below the state average.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in other similar areas, with 48.7% of people identifying as Christian and 31.1% reporting no religion.

Education levels are far below the national average, with only 5.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 34.5% completing Year 12.

Incomes are much lower than in most areas, with the typical weekly household earning $1,073, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas; 33.3% of people have a long-term health condition and 9.0% need help with daily activities.

Community participation is quite low, as volunteers make up only 5.9% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 14.1%.

First Nations people make up a significant part of the community, though they face tough challenges with an unemployment rate of 19.8% and a typical personal income of $479.

Family structures are distinctive, with one-parent families making up 35.8% of households, a figure far above the national average of 14.1%.

Rental properties are very common, with 57.0% of households renting, and most people live in separate houses with three or more bedrooms.

Public transport access is excellent, with 99.7% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop, though 15.7% of households have no motor vehicle.

The population is relatively stable, with 31.8% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national average of 40.7%.

Job seekers face a difficult market, as the unemployment rate is 11.4%, well above the national figure of 5.1%.

The area is quite walkable for schools and parks, but health services are far less accessible than in the rest of the state.