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Lyne
16,042 km²
A rapid shift towards an older population has defined Lyne since 2011, with the typical resident now 51 years old. This community is far older than the national figure and has seen a significant increase in seniors. It is a largely Australian-born area where most people own their homes outright. The population has grown by about 8,300 people over the last decade, creating a settled community with a strong Indigenous presence.
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Lyne is far older than most areas, with 30.4% of people aged 65 and over. It also has a much higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people than the state average at 6.7%.
The area is very traditional in its roots, with 83.9% of people born in Australia. The proportion of overseas-born residents has fallen sharply since 2011 to just 9.4%.
English is the dominant language here, with 91.3% of people using it at home. This is far below the national figure for language diversity, and the use of other languages has fallen significantly since 2011.
Over half of the population identify as Christian, though the number of people with no religion has risen by 22 points since 2011 to reach 36.9%.
Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 13.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the New South Wales figure of 27.8%.
Typical incomes are well below the national figure, with the usual household earning $1,173 a week. Only 11.5% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is among the lowest for its level.
Long-term health needs are high here, with 37.8% of people living with a health condition. This is far above the national average, and 8.2% of residents need help with daily activities.
Volunteering is more common than in most areas, with 16.3% of people pitching in. There is also a higher rate of unpaid carers and a stronger presence of former Defence Force members compared to the state.
Homes here are smaller than usual, with 2.3 people per home. This is consistent with a rise in people living alone, who now make up 28.1% of households.
Home ownership is very strong, with 47.1% of homes owned outright. Most people live in separate houses, and typical weekly rents at $325 are well below the state average.
The area is heavily reliant on cars, as only 0.3% of people commute using public transport. Very few homes are without a vehicle, and most families own two or more.
The community is relatively stable, with fewer people moving in the last five years than in most areas. Recent arrivals from overseas have also fallen to just 5.8%.
Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the state average, at 47.8%. Those employed are most commonly found in health care, construction, and retail.
Lyne is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Many homes are more than 15 minutes away from schools, groceries, and health services.