Lyndhurst

The area is noticeably younger than the state and national average, with a typical resident aged 33. Children under 15 make up 27.8% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%.

Diversity is a key feature here, as 53.2% of people were born overseas, far above the 27.7% national average. Indian ancestry is the most common overseas heritage at 19.2%.

More than half the community (58.6%) uses a language other than English at home, far above the national figure of 22.3%. Punjabi is the most common non-English language spoken at 10.4%.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most areas; only 19.1% of residents report no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

The community is highly qualified, with 34.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the national average of 26.3%, and 76.1% of residents have completed Year 12.

Typical incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with a typical weekly household income of $2,446. About 32.3% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, well above the national figure of 22.6%.

Residents are generally healthier than the state average, with only 15.6% having a long-term health condition. This is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

Childcare is a major activity here, as 39.8% of people provide unpaid care for children, far above the national average of 26.3%. However, volunteering is well below the national figure at 8.1%.

There are 16 First Nations people in the area. This group is far younger than the national average, with a typical age of 14, and a typical personal income of $1,375, which is far above the national figure.

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.5 people per household compared to the national figure of 2.5. This is consistent with the high number of families with children, who make up 79.3% of all households.

Most people live in separate houses, and 95.5% of homes have three or more bedrooms. While few own their homes outright (10.9%), the typical monthly mortgage payment of $2,167 is much higher than in most areas.

Most people drive to work (55.6%), though 23.8% work from home. While there are many public transport stops nearby, the walk to the nearest stop is longer than in most areas, averaging 33 minutes.

The population is quite mobile, with 47.4% moving in the last five years, well above the national figure of 40.7%. Recent overseas arrivals make up 13.4% of the community.

Working life is active here, with 74% of adults working or looking for work, far above the national figure of 61.1%. Full-time employment is also much higher than usual at 64.8%.

Most homes are within a short walk of a park (99.5%) or school (85.4%). However, access to health services is very poor, with only 14.7% of homes within a 15-minute walk, far below the state average of 64.2%.