Lethbridge

The area is notably young, with a typical age of 38 and a percentage of children well above the state and national figures. Conversely, people aged 65 and over make up only 11.8% of the population, which is much lower than most other areas.

The community is predominantly Australian-born, with 83.8% born here. This means the proportion of people born overseas is far below both the Victorian and national averages.

English is the primary language for 89.5% of the population. The share of people using another language at home is far below the national figure, and very few people speak little or no English.

More than half of residents (52.3%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above the state and national averages.

Education levels are lower than the state average, with only 13.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Around 47.1% of residents have completed Year 12, which is also far below the national figure.

Typical household income is $1,955 a week, which is a little above the state and national figures. However, the share of households earning $3,000 or more weekly is well below the national average.

Health statistics are generally in line with the state and nation, with 27.5% of people reporting a long-term health condition. Asthma is the most common long-term health issue reported.

Caregiving is a major part of local life, with 33% of people caring for children unpaid, which is well above the national figure. This is consistent with the high proportion of children in the area.

First Nations residents in the area have a typical personal income of $1,062, which is much higher than most similar areas and far above the state and national figures.

Families tend to be larger here, with 2.9 people per home. This is a little above the national figure and is reflected in the fact that only 16.2% of people live alone.

The housing stock is dominated by large homes, with 87.5% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare here, at just 9%, which is far below the state average.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as 0% of people commute by public transport. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 84% of households owning two or more cars.

The population is relatively stable, with 29.4% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average. Recent arrivals from overseas are also far fewer than in the rest of the state.

A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work, which is well above the national figure. Many local workers are employed in construction, healthcare, and retail.

Lethbridge is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.