Lynwood

The community is notably younger than most, with a typical age of 36 and a higher proportion of children under 15 compared to the national figure. Seniors make up a smaller share of the population than in most areas, at 14.3%.

Overseas born residents make up 49.8% of the population, which is far above the state and national figures. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, and Chinese.

Reflecting its high overseas birth rate, 39.3% of people use a language other than English at home, far above the Western Australian figure of 18.4%. This includes Mandarin, Punjabi, Cantonese, and Hindi.

About 37.6% of residents report having no religion, which is a little below the national figure. Other significant groups include Christians, Buddhists, Muslims, and Hindus.

Residents are well-qualified, with 64.5% having completed Year 12 and 26.6% holding a bachelor degree or higher, both of which are much higher than in most similar areas.

Typical weekly household income is $1,482, which is a little below the national figure. The proportion of households earning $3,000 or more per week is well below the state and national averages.

The area is slightly healthier than the national average, with 25% of people reporting a long-term health condition, which is a little below the typical figure for Australia.

A higher than average 28.9% of people provide unpaid childcare, though those doing other types of unpaid care or volunteering are less common than in most areas.

First Nations residents are notably younger than the state average, with a typical age of 21. While 43.6% have completed Year 12, the unemployment rate is very high at 46.2%.

Most households are couples with children (60%), and there is a higher share of one-parent families than in most areas. About 26% of people live alone.

Separate houses dominate the area, and 91.6% of homes have three or more bedrooms, far above the national figure. Renting is also much more common here than in most areas.

The area is very well served by public transport, with a high number of bus stops and a very short walk to the nearest one. Only 4.6% of people work from home, which is far below the national figure.

The population is quite mobile, with 42.3% having moved in the last five years. This includes a high number of recent arrivals from overseas.

More adults are working or looking for work than in most areas, though the unemployment rate of 7.2% is a little above the state and national figures. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, or retail.

Lynwood is very walkable, with a score of 7.0. Every single home is within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a 15-minute walk of a park.