Lynton

Lynton is far older than most areas, with nearly 29% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 14% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

About 24% of residents were born overseas, a figure similar to the state average. English is the most common ancestry at 49.1%, followed by Australian and Irish heritage.

English is spoken in 91.4% of homes, and no residents speak little or no English. While 7.2% of people use another language at home, this is far below the national figure.

A majority of the community has no religion, at 55.4%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 39.2%.

Lynton is highly qualified, with 42.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the state average. A huge 76.8% of residents completed Year 12.

Income levels are among the highest in the region, with the typical household earning $2,542 a week. This is far above the state figure of $1,455.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 34.2% of people. Arthritis is the most reported condition, affecting 10.8% of residents.

The community is highly active, with 28.7% of people volunteering, which is far above the national figure. Unpaid care for children and housework is also more common than in most areas.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 0.0%, which is lower than most similar areas.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.6 people per household. Family structures are mostly couples, with only 5.9% of households being one-parent families.

Separate houses make up 92.9% of the area. Renting is very uncommon at 10.7%, while 40.5% of homes are owned outright.

Public transport use is well above the national average, and the area has a very high number of transit stops per person. About 22.8% of the workforce works from home.

Over a third of the population has moved house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 7.5% of the community, which is well below the national figure.

The workforce is largely professional and managerial, with unemployment at 3.5%, which is a little below the state and national figures.

The recorded offence rate is lower than in most areas, although there has been a high increase in motor vehicle theft and property damage over the last five years.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score far below the state average. While nearly every home is within a short walk of public transport, there are no groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk.