New Lambton

The community is slightly older than the national average, with a typical age of 41. It is a large area for its level, where 18.5% of the population are children under 15.

Australia is the birthplace for 84.7% of residents, and the proportion of people born overseas is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 88.9% of people, though the rate of those using another language at home is higher than most similar areas. Only 0.9% of residents speak little or no English.

A large portion of the community reports no religion at 42.9%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation at 48.4%.

Education levels are very high, with 31.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national average of 26.3%. This is reflected in the high number of professionals living here.

The area is affluent, with a typical personal weekly income of $914, which is a little above the national figure. About 27% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a rate much higher than most areas.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, with 31.8% of residents affected. Mental health conditions are particularly prevalent at 11.6%, which is well above the national figure.

A higher number of people provide unpaid child care compared to most areas. Around 15.2% of residents are volunteers, which is lower than in most similar areas.

There are 345 First Nations people in the area. Their typical household income of $2,009 is well above both the state and national figures, and the unemployment rate is lower than most areas.

Living arrangements vary, with 29.8% of people living alone, which is well above the national figure. About 15.3% of families are one-parent households, a rate higher than most areas.

Separate houses are very common at 77.9%, though the typical monthly mortgage of $2,058 is much higher than in most similar areas. Renting is more common than usual, at 30.3%.

The area has excellent public transport access with 67 stops, yet only 0.9% of people use it to commute. Working from home is common, with 25.2% of the workforce doing so.

The community is relatively mobile, with 35.9% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 14.4% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas.

A high number of adults are working or looking for work, at 65.5%, which is well above the national figure. The most common industries are health care and social assistance.

Described as a walker's paradise, nearly every home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, and a park. This makes it far more walkable than the state average.