Lang Lang

This is a young area where the typical resident is 34 and children under 15 make up 21.5% of the population, which is well above the national figure. De facto relationships are also far more common here than in the rest of the country.

The population is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 83.3% born here. This means the proportion of people born overseas is far below the state and national averages.

English is the primary language for 91.0% of residents. The share of people using another language at home is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A large majority of the community has no religious affiliation. At 55.8%, this is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most similar areas, with only 8.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the state average of 29.2%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,807, which is about the same as the state and national figures. However, the share of high earners making $3,000 or more a week is well below the national average.

Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 11.0% of the population. Long-term health conditions are also well above the national figure.

Unpaid childcare is very common, with 32.7% of people caring for children, which is well above the national average. Conversely, the rate of volunteering is much lower than in most similar areas.

First Nations residents are generally younger than those in the rest of the state, with a typical age of 19. While household income is well above the national figure, personal income is a little below it.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per dwelling. Family life is central to the area, as 61.3% of households are couples with children.

The area is dominated by separate houses, making up 95.1% of homes. These are typically large, with 88.1% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms, far above the national average.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, with 66.9% of workers driving to their jobs. Public transport is very limited, with only two bus routes serving the area and a long walk to the nearest stop.

Lang Lang has seen significant movement recently, with 51.5% of people moving in the last five years. This is far above the national rate of 40.7%.

Employment rates are strong, with 64.7% of adults working or looking for work, which is well above the national figure. The local workforce is concentrated in construction, healthcare, and manufacturing.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. While many people can walk to a park, no one is within a 15-minute walk of health services.