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Lytton
65 km²
Positioned within the city of Brisbane, Lytton is a well-connected community of 54,339 people that has grown 12% since 2011. It is an area of notable prosperity and education, where a large proportion of residents hold university degrees and typical incomes are higher than the national figure. The neighbourhood is very walkable and family-oriented, with nearly one in five residents being children under 15. This blend of professional employment and strong accessibility makes it a distinctive part of the Queensland capital.
16 schools within reach make Lytton convenient for families.
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The typical resident is 41, making Lytton noticeably older than the national average of 38. While the population of children under 15 is higher than most areas, this figure has fallen 4.4 points since 2011.
About 22.8% of people were born overseas, a figure that has risen nearly 10 points since 2011. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, and the area's overseas birth rate is well below the Australian average.
English is the main language for 86.9% of residents. The proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national figure, and very few people speak little or no English.
People with no religion make up 42.7% of the community, which is well above the national figure. This represents a significant shift, as the number of non-religious residents rose 24 points since 2011.
Lytton is a highly qualified area, with 24.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is part of a broader trend toward higher education, with Year 12 completion rising 25 points since 2011.
Typical weekly family incomes are $2,343, which is a little above the Queensland figure. Prosperity has increased sharply, with the share of households earning $3,000 or more a week rising 20 points since 2011.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, particularly mental health conditions, which affect 10.2% of residents. About 5.7% of people need help with daily activities.
Unpaid childcare is very common here, with 30.0% of people providing this care, which is well above the national average. Around 15.0% of residents are volunteers.
Families with children are common, making up 58.4% of households. However, the number of people living alone has risen 6.8 points since 2011 to reach 24.5%.
Most people live in separate houses, though this has fallen 18 points since 2011. Typical weekly rents are much higher than most areas at $410, and monthly mortgage payments are also higher than usual.
The area is heavily reliant on cars, but 19.1% of people now work from home, a rise of 13 points since 2011. Public transport use for commuting has also increased to 4.2%.
Movement into the area is steady, with 41.6% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas have fallen 8.9 points since 2011.
Working or looking for work is more common here than in most areas, and the unemployment rate of 4.5% is lower than the national figure. Full-time employment is particularly strong at 61.9%.
Lytton is very walkable, with a score of 6.3. Most homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, or public transport, far exceeding the state averages for accessibility.