The Lagoon

The community is notably young, with 21.3% of residents being children under 15, a figure well above the national average. About 5.2% of the population is Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 5.2% of people born overseas, far below the New South Wales figure of 29.3%. Most residents claim Australian or English ancestry.

English is the primary language for almost everyone, with only 2.6% using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Christianity is the most common faith at 58.6%. Those with no religion make up 31.3% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

Education levels are lower than the state average, with only 16% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 41.2% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

The area is quite wealthy, with 37.5% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, far above the state average. Personal incomes are also much higher than usual, with the typical resident earning $1,060 weekly.

Health profiles are similar to the national average, with 27.6% of people living with a long-term condition. Those needing help with daily activities are slightly less common here than in most areas.

Unpaid work is common, as 30% of people care for children and 26.3% do significant housework, both of which are well above the national figures. Around 14.1% of residents are volunteers.

First Nations residents have a typical personal income of $1,399, which is far above the New South Wales figure of $600. This group is also much younger than the national average, with a typical age of 14.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per dwelling and 55.8% being couples with children. Very few people live alone, at just 13.6%.

Every single home in the area is a separate house, and 46.6% are owned outright, far above the state average. However, those with mortgages face high typical payments of $2,167 a month.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with every home owning at least one vehicle and no public transport available. The drive to the city takes about 162 minutes.

Movement into the area is moderate, with 32.7% of residents having moved house in the last five years, which is well below the national average.

The workforce is very active, with 70% of adults working or looking for work and a 0.0% unemployment rate. Many residents work in construction, agriculture, or as managers.

There are no shops, parks, or schools within a 15-minute walk, leaving the area completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0.