Lynbrook

The community is noticeably younger than the state and national figures, with a typical age of 33. Children under 15 are much more common here than in most areas, reaching 23.2%, while seniors make up only 9.1% of the population.

Born overseas, 54.5% of residents come from outside Australia, a figure far above the national average of 27.7%. Indian ancestry is the most common overseas heritage at 16.8%, followed by Australian and English backgrounds.

Language diversity is very high, with 56.5% of people using a language other than English at home—far above the Victorian average. This is reflected in the local speech, with Punjabi and Hindi being the most common non-English languages.

Religious affiliation is high in Lynbrook, as the 16.5% of people who report no religion is far below the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the most common faith at 37.2%, followed by Islam and Hinduism.

Educational attainment is strong, with 67.6% of residents completing Year 12, which is well above the national average. A quarter of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, though this is slightly below the state figure.

Typical household incomes are well above the state and national figures, with the usual household earning $2,212 a week. About 25% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is higher than most other areas.

Residents generally enjoy good health, as the rate of long-term health conditions (20.4%) is well below the national figure. However, 6.1% of people need help with daily activities, which is higher than most areas.

Family care is a priority here, with 29.5% of people caring for children unpaid, a rate well above the national average. In contrast, only 8.1% of residents volunteer, which is among the lowest for this level.

The First Nations community is small, numbering 19 people. Those identifying as First Nations are noticeably older than the state average, with a typical age of 29.

Homes in Lynbrook are larger than usual, with an average of 3.5 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children (75.4%) and a very low percentage of people living alone.

The area is dominated by large separate houses, with 94.7% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Ownership is common, though the percentage of homes owned outright is far below the state average.

Most residents rely on cars, but the area has a high number of public transport stops. While 60.2% of people drive to work, 3.1% use public transport, which is higher than in most similar areas.

Migration patterns are steady, with 32.7% of residents moving in the last five years. This is well below the national figure of 40.7%. Recent overseas arrivals make up 11.7% of the population.

More adults are working or looking for work (65.9%) compared to the national average. While full-time employment is slightly above the national figure, the unemployment rate of 5.9% is much higher than most areas.

The area is very walkable, with 99.3% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Residents also have excellent access to parks and groceries, with nearly all homes within a 15-minute walk of both.