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Lewiston
14 km²
A growing community of large family homes, Lewiston has seen its population jump 41% since 2011. The area is notably older than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 44. It is a predominantly residential space where most people live in detached houses and work full-time. The community is marked by a high proportion of people who identify as having no religion and a strong preference for home ownership.
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The typical resident is 44, which is noticeably older than the national figure. While the population is growing, it remains a modest community of 2,174 people, with a relatively low proportion of seniors compared to the state average.
English and Australian ancestries are the most common, and while 14.8% of people were born overseas, this is far below the national figure.
English is the primary language for almost everyone, with only 3.3% using another language at home, which is far below the state and national averages.
A high number of residents identify as having no religion, at 58.1%. This is far above the national figure and has risen by 21 points since 2011.
The area has a lower rate of higher education than most similar places, with only 8.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national average.
Typical household incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, reaching $1,883 a week. This is well above the state average and has risen by $554 since 2011.
About 32.9% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is slightly above the state average. Arthritis and asthma are the most common reported conditions.
Unpaid care is common here, as 15.4% of people provide unpaid care, which is much higher than most areas. However, the volunteer rate is well below the state average.
Families tend to be larger here, with 2.9 people per home, which is higher than the national figure. Most homes are occupied by couples with children.
The area is dominated by detached houses, with 99.6% of dwellings being separate homes. These are typically large, as 94.2% have three or more bedrooms, far above the national average.
Car dependence is very high, as 99.6% of homes have at least one motor vehicle. Only 0.3% of residents use public transport to get to work.
The community is relatively stable, with 24.2% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure.
Employment is strong, with 67.5% of adults working or looking for work, well above the national figure. The unemployment rate is low at 3.0%.
The area is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, schools or health services.