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Lawnton
8 km²
A younger-than-average crowd defines Lawnton, where the typical resident is just 37 years old. It is a diverse community with a high proportion of First Nations people and a significant number of residents born overseas. Many households are headed by single parents or people living alone, creating a varied social mix. This suburban area is highly connected, with most people living within a short walk of public transport and local shops.
Lawnton's schools draw a more advantaged community than local incomes would suggest.
Families are well catered for: 22 schools serve Lawnton.
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The area is much younger than most similar places, with 19% of the population being children under 15. First Nations people make up 5.6% of the community, which is much higher than most areas.
About 18.5% of residents were born overseas, a figure much higher than most similar areas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Scottish and Irish.
English is the main language for 87% of people, though 7.6% use another language at home, which is higher than in most similar areas.
Nearly half of the population (48.5%) report having no religion, a figure well above the national average of 38.9%.
While 52.5% of residents finished Year 12, the number of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is far below the national figure.
Typical weekly household income is $1,371, which is well below the national figure. Only 11.2% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is lower than most areas.
Health challenges are more common here than in most areas; 35.9% of people have a long-term health condition and 14.7% have a mental health condition.
About 27.7% of people provide unpaid care for children, which is higher than most areas. However, volunteering is much lower than the state and national figures.
The First Nations community is among the largest at this level. Notably, Year 12 completion for First Nations people is far above the national average at 51.6%.
One-parent families are very common here at 23.6%, a rate well above the national figure. Additionally, 30.4% of people live alone, which is higher than most areas.
Renting is much more common than usual, with 40.9% of households renting. Only 20.7% of homes are owned outright, which is far below the national figure.
Public transport use is among the highest at this level, with 6.3% commuting by transit. The area is very well served, with 48 stops and a one-minute walk to the nearest one.
The community is quite mobile, with 40.5% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 10.2% of the population.
The unemployment rate is 7.1%, which is much higher than most areas. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, or retail.
Lawnton is very walkable, with 97.6% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Almost every resident lives within 15 minutes of a park.