Mount Lawley (East Metropolitan)

The area is slightly older than the state average, with nearly 20% of people aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 14.6%, which is well below the national figure.

A strong international character is evident here, with 36.2% of people born overseas, a figure well above the national average. English, Australian, and Italian are the most common ancestries.

Language diversity is high, with 24.2% of residents using a language other than English at home. This is well above the state average and aligns with the high proportion of overseas-born residents.

Religious affiliation is diverse, with 42.2% identifying as Christian and 38.5% reporting no religion. The number of people with no religion has risen by 16 points since 2011.

This is a highly qualified community, with 36.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average. Nearly 70% of residents completed Year 12, and the workforce is dominated by professionals.

Incomes are high, with a typical family earning $2,467 a week, which is above the state and national figures. About 18.2% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly, a figure much higher than most areas.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 27.4% of the population, which is about the same as the national figure. Around 9.1% of residents have a mental health condition.

Volunteering is a strong feature here, with 17.4% of people volunteering, which is well above the national average. However, the proportion of people caring for children unpaid is lower than in most areas.

Living arrangements are distinct, with 34.7% of people living alone, which is well above the state and national averages. Homes are typically smaller, with just 2.2 people per household.

The area has far fewer detached houses than the state average, with only 53.1% of homes being separate dwellings. Renting is more common here than in most areas, with 33.1% of households renting.

Public transport use is among the highest for its level, with 8.9% of people commuting via transit. This is supported by very high weekly departures and a higher-than-average number of homes without a car.

The community is quite mobile, with 42.4% of residents having moved in the last five years. This is well above the state average.

Professional and technical roles are common, and 65.5% of adults are working or looking for work. This is higher than both the state and national figures.

The area is very walkable, with 99.7% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Almost every resident can reach a park, school, or health service within 15 minutes.