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Lyneham
5 km²
A short drive to the city defines Lyneham, a highly walkable area with an exceptionally high number of residents who have degrees. This community is a mix of young professionals and people living alone, with far fewer children than the national average. Many residents have arrived from overseas recently, contributing to a diverse population where a quarter of households use a language other than English at home.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
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The typical resident is 35, which is noticeably younger than the national figure. People in de facto relationships are much more common here than in most other areas, while children under 15 are well below the state and national averages.
Born overseas, 32.8% of the population hails from other countries, a figure well above the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish and Scottish.
Language diversity is high, with 26.4% of people using another language at home, which is well above the national figure. Mandarin and Vietnamese are the most common non-English languages spoken.
More than half of the population—52.6%—report having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.
The area is highly qualified; 54.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, far above the national average of 26.3%. Most residents have completed Year 12, and many hold postgraduate degrees.
Typical personal weekly income is $1,200, which is well above the national figure. However, the typical household income is a little below the territory average.
Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, and 31.2% of people have a long-term health condition, which is well above the national average.
Volunteering is high, with 22.4% of people helping out, well above the national figure. Conversely, much fewer people provide unpaid childcare or housework compared to most other areas.
The First Nations community is small but stands out for its success, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and Year 12 completion rates far above the national average.
Living alone is very common, with 37.8% of people in single-person households, far above the national figure. Because of this, homes typically hold only 2.1 people.
Rental properties are very common here—48.3% of households rent—which is far above the national figure. Apartments and townhouses are the main housing types, as separate houses are among the lowest in the region.
Public transport use is among the highest at this level, supported by a high number of stops and a very short walk to the nearest one. About 11.4% of homes have no motor vehicle, well above the national average.
The community is very mobile, with 56.2% of people having moved in the last five years. This includes a high number of recent overseas arrivals, well above the national figure.
The workforce is primarily employed in public administration and safety, with full-time employment at 65.8%, well above the national average.
The total number of recorded offences is much higher than in most areas, particularly for theft and motor vehicle theft, though the overall crime rate fell significantly over the last five years.
This is a very walkable area, with 99.7% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, far above the territory average. Nearly all residents live within a short walk of a park and public transport.