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Lyons
2 km²
A high number of people have moved into Lyons over the last five years, making it a dynamic and evolving community. This is a highly educated and well-paid area where many residents were born overseas. It is a walkable suburb with a strong connection to the city and a diverse, professional population. The neighbourhood is a mix of established families and a significant number of people living alone.
Lyons's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
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The typical resident is 36, which is much lower than most similar areas. While it has a population of 3,271, the age structure is balanced, with young adults making up 33.7% and seniors accounting for 16.7%.
This is a diverse community where 35.2% of people were born overseas, a figure well above the national and territory averages. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, though there is a notable population born in Nepal.
Reflecting its high overseas birth rate, 29.2% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is well above the national figure. Around 2.8% of people speak little or no English.
Religious diversity is evident here, with 40.6% of people reporting no religion, which is a little above the national average. Hinduism and Buddhism also have a presence, at 8.7% and 6.2% respectively.
The area is exceptionally well-qualified, with 46.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average. Most residents have completed Year 12, and many hold postgraduate degrees.
Typical incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with a typical household earning $2,062 weekly. About 20.8% of people earn $2,000 or more per week, which is well above the national figure.
Health profiles are typical for the region, with 27.8% of people living with a long-term health condition. About 9% of residents have a mental health condition.
Participation is steady, with 19.3% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure. There is also a higher than usual proportion of former Defence Force members at 4.9%.
There are 62 First Nations people in the area. This group is noticeably older than the territory average, with a typical age of 30 and a Year 12 completion rate of 52.9%.
Living arrangements vary widely, as 35.2% of people live alone, which is well above the national average. However, couples with children still make up the largest group at 56.7%.
Renting is far more common here than elsewhere, at 42.3%. Homes are generally smaller, with 58.3% having three or more bedrooms, which is far below the territory average.
The suburb is well-connected, with 8.8% of people commuting by public transport, well above the national figure. This is supported by a high density of transport stops and 11.3% of homes having no car.
The community is very mobile, with 50.1% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 29.2% of the population, far above the national average.
The workforce is strong and primarily employed in public administration and safety, which accounts for 27.4% of jobs. Professional roles are the most common occupation at 30.2%.
The area is relatively safe, with lower than usual rates of theft and burglary. Recorded offences per 100,000 people are around the middle for similar areas.
Described as a walker's paradise, 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, schools, and public transport. Its walkability score of 8.2 is a little above the territory average.