Lilyfield

The area is notably family-oriented, with 19.6% of the population being children under 15, which is higher than most areas. It also has a much higher proportion of people in de facto relationships compared to the state and national figures.

Born overseas account for 27.2% of residents, a figure much higher than most similar areas. English, Australian, and Irish ancestries are the most common.

About 16.5% of people use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than most similar areas, though this remains far below the New South Wales average.

A striking 49.9% of residents report no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%.

Lilyfield is highly qualified, with 45.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure of 26.3%. Most residents finished Year 12, and degrees in management and commerce are common.

The community is very affluent; typical weekly household income is $2,858, which is far above the national figure. Nearly half of all households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Residents are slightly less likely to have a long-term health condition than most areas, though the rate of mental health conditions is a little above the state average.

Unpaid childcare is common here, with 29.5% of people providing this care, which is well above the national figure. Volunteering rates are also higher than the state average.

First Nations residents in Lilyfield are far older than those in the state or nation, with a typical age of 37. They also show a higher rate of Year 12 completion than most areas.

The area is mostly made up of couples with children, though 27.9% of people live alone, which is a little above the state average.

Housing is expensive and often smaller, with typical weekly rents at $520 and monthly mortgage payments far above the national figure. Detached houses are much less common here than in other areas.

Work habits are very distinctive, with 55.4% of people working from home, far above the national figure. This is supported by the fact that 13.2% of homes have no motor vehicle, among the highest at this level.

The population is quite mobile, with 39.4% of people having moved in the last five years.

The workforce is strong, with 67.4% of adults working or looking for work. Most are employed full-time, often in professional, managerial, or technical roles.

Lilyfield is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of public transport, parks, and schools. It is far above the state average for access to groceries and health services.