North Lambton

North Lambton is much younger than most areas, with a typical age of 31 and a lower proportion of seniors compared to the state. It also has a higher-than-average rate of de facto relationships at 14.6%.

While 16.4% of people were born overseas—higher than in similar areas—this is still far below the New South Wales figure. Australian and English ancestries are the most common.

More people here use another language at home than in most similar areas, though the rate is still well below the national figure. English remains the main language for 80.1% of residents.

A large proportion of the community, 47.1%, reports having no religion, which is well above the national figure.

The area is well-qualified, with 25.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and a high rate of Year 12 completion. It is also home to a large number of schools.

Typical family weekly income is $2,100, which is about the same as the national figure. Around 20% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is higher than in most similar areas.

Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, with 12.2% of residents affected. This is well above the national rate of 8.8%.

Unpaid housework is less common here than in most areas, with only 16.5% of people doing 15 or more hours a week. Volunteering is also lower than in similar areas.

The First Nations community is among the largest for its level, with 7.3% speaking a First Nations language—well above the state average. Year 12 completion is also far above the state figure at 46%.

One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, making up 18.9% of households. About 26% of people live alone.

Rental properties are much more common than in most areas, while outright home ownership is well below the national figure. Detached houses are very common, making up 85.8% of homes.

Public transport is highly accessible, with every home within a 10-minute walk of a stop. However, only 2% of people use it to get to work, with most relying on cars.

This is a highly transient area, as nearly half of the population moved here in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals are also among the highest at this level.

More adults are working or looking for work than in most similar areas, though the unemployment rate is a little above the national average at 6.1%.

The area is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a school or park. Almost all residents live within 10 minutes of public transport.