Lovett Bay

The community is much older than the state average, with 32.5% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 3.4% of the population, which is far below the national figure.

People born overseas make up 27.4% of the population, which is much higher than in most similar areas. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 93.2% of residents. This means the proportion of people using another language at home is far below the New South Wales average.

A large majority of residents report no religion at 65%, a figure that is far above the national average of 38.9%.

The area is highly qualified, with 57.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is far above the national figure of 26.3%.

Household incomes are very high; the typical weekly family income is $3,062, which is well above the New South Wales figure of $2,185.

Residents are generally healthy, with 0.0% needing help with daily activities, which is well below the national average of 5.8%.

Volunteering is very common here at 36.4%, far above the state average. Additionally, 45.5% of people do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework weekly.

The First Nations population is very small, with a typical personal income of $575, which is about the same as the national figure.

Homes are smaller than usual, with 2.2 people per household. Couples without children are the most common family type at 45.7%.

The area consists almost entirely of separate houses, 47.7% of which are owned outright. This is far above the national figure of 31%.

Car dependence is high, with 19% of homes having no vehicle, though 43.9% of people work from home, far above the national average.

The community is relatively mobile, with 39.7% of people moving in the last five years, which is about the same as the state average.

Professionals and managers make up the bulk of the workforce, though the unemployment rate of 11.3% is well above the national figure.

The area is car-dependent with a walkability score of 1.1, far below the state average. There are no grocery stores, schools, or parks within a 15-minute walk.