Lauriston

The typical resident is 47, making the area far older than the state and national average. De facto relationships are much more common here than in most similar areas, while children under 15 make up 16.6% of the population.

Most residents were born in Australia, and English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries. Only 12.1% of people were born overseas, which is far below the state and national figures.

English is the primary language for 93.5% of the community. Only 2.4% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the national average, and no residents speak little or no English.

A large majority of people report no religion, at 55.9%, which is far above the state and national figures. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 36.0%.

The community is highly educated, with 36.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the national figure, and 62.6% of residents have completed Year 12.

Incomes are high, with typical personal weekly earnings of $914. About 21.2% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, which is well above the state average.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 29.1% of people, which is a little above the national figure. Arthritis is the most common condition, affecting 11.3% of residents.

Volunteerism is very high here, with 25.5% of people volunteering, far above the national average. Similarly, 32.7% of people spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework.

A small number of First Nations people live here, with a typical age of 18, which is noticeably younger than the state average. Typical personal income for this group is $324, among the lowest for similar areas.

Families are generally larger than average, with 2.6 people per home. Single-person households are much less common than in most other areas.

Every home in Lauriston is a separate house, and 44.0% are owned outright. Renting is rare, at 9.9%, which is far below the state figure.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops and 0% of people commuting via transit. However, 29.7% of the workforce operates from home, well above the national figure.

About 36.9% of people have moved house in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

The unemployment rate is 0.0%, though full-time employment is well below the state average at 52.2%. Many residents work in construction, professional, or technical roles.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.6. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.