Lurnea

The area is noticeably younger than the state and nation, with 24.6% of people under 15, a figure well above the national average. Seniors make up only 13.0% of the population, which is well below the typical rate for most areas.

Lurnea has a strong migrant presence, with 42.3% of people born overseas, far above the national figure of 27.7%. Common ancestries include Australian, English, and Vietnamese.

Language diversity is very high, as 58.9% of residents use a language other than English at home. This is far above the national average, and 13.5% of people speak little or no English.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most of Australia, where 10.4% of people report no religion, far below the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity and Islam are the most common faiths.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 11.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the New South Wales average of 27.8%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,239, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 11.0% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, far fewer than in most other areas.

A higher than average 9.2% of residents need help with daily activities, although the rate of long-term health conditions is well below the state average.

Volunteer rates are among the lowest for this level at 5.6%, well below the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care for children is also lower than in most areas.

There are 265 First Nations people in the area, with a higher than average 8.7% speaking a First Nations language. Typical personal income for this group is lower than the state average.

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.2 people per home, and one-parent families are much more common than in most areas at 20.2%.

Renting is much more common here than across the state, at 41.6%. While 76.1% of homes have three or more bedrooms, only 24.5% are owned outright, well below the national average.

Public transport access is very high, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop. However, 10.5% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well above the national figure.

About 31.9% of residents moved in the last five years, which is well below the national average of 40.7%. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 9.5% of the population.

The number of adults working or looking for work is far below the national figure, and the unemployment rate of 8.6% is much higher than most areas.

Lurnea is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park or school. However, access to health services is far below the state average, with only 8.6% of homes within a 15-minute walk.