Mount Lewis

The typical resident is 37, which is a little younger than the national figure. Families with children are common, while people in de facto relationships are far fewer than in the rest of the state.

People born overseas make up 41% of the population, a figure far above the national average. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, and Greek.

Language diversity is very high here, with 68.8% of people using a language other than English at home, and Arabic is the most frequent. About 10.8% of residents speak little or no English, which is well above the national figure.

Religious affiliation is strong in the community, with 57.1% identifying as Christian and 28% as Muslim. Only 6.8% of people report no religion, which is far below the national average.

More residents have completed Year 12 than in most similar areas. While 20.2% hold a bachelor degree or higher, this is well below the state and national figures.

Personal incomes are much lower than in most similar areas, and the typical weekly personal income of $596 is well below the national figure. However, 21.7% of households earn $3,000 or more a week.

People needing help with daily activities are much more common here than in most areas. This is despite a slightly lower rate of long-term health conditions and mental health conditions compared to the state.

Volunteering is among the lowest at this level, and fewer people care for children unpaid compared to the national figure. Unpaid housework and general caregiving are around the middle for similar areas.

There are 8 First Nations people in the area. The typical person in this group is far older than the national figure at 45, and their household income is well above the state average.

Homes here are crowded, with 3.3 people per dwelling, which is well above the national average. Most households are couples with children, and very few people live alone.

Detached houses are very common, and 81.9% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Renting is much more common than in similar areas, and typical monthly mortgage payments are well above the national figure.

Working from home is much more common than in most areas. While the suburb is very well connected with many public transport stops, transit time to the city is among the highest for its level.

The community is very stable, as the number of people who moved in the last five years is far below the national figure. Recent arrivals from overseas are also lower than in most areas.

Far fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the rest of the state. Among those employed, the most common industries are construction and health care.

The suburb is very walkable, with every home within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a 15-minute walk of a park or school.