Lalalty

Lalalty is remarkably young, with a typical age of 30 and a children's population far above the national 18.2%. Conversely, seniors aged 65 and over are very rare at just 3.4%, and 20.8% of residents are in de facto relationships, which is much higher than the national figure.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 3.4% of people born overseas, a figure far below the New South Wales average of 29.3%. Most residents claim Australian, English, or Irish ancestry.

English is the only language used at home by 85.2% of the community. No residents reported using another language at home, which is far below the state and national figures.

Religious affiliation is common here, with 61.4% of people identifying as Christian. Those with no religion make up 18.2% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 34.5% of residents completed Year 12, far below the state average of 58.9%.

Typical household incomes are well below the national figure, with the usual home earning $1,375 a week. No households in the area earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is much lower than most other areas.

Residents are generally healthy, with only 12.5% having a long-term health condition, far below the national figure of 27.7%. No one in the community reported needing help with daily activities.

Unpaid childcare is very common, with 45% of people caring for children, which is far above the national average. Volunteering is also higher than most areas at 21.7%.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people currently recorded as living in the area.

Homes tend to be large, with an average of 3.2 people per household, well above the national figure. This is consistent with the high proportion of couples with children and the very low number of people living alone.

Every home in Lalalty is a separate house, and 42.9% are owned outright. While 60.7% of homes have three or more bedrooms, the typical monthly mortgage payment of $2,167 is a little above the national average.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, with every home owning at least one vehicle and no one using public transport to commute. Most people drive themselves to work, and 14.3% work from home.

Residents tend to stay put, with only 22.8% moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The workforce is very active, with 70% of adults working or looking for work, far above the national average. Most people work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, and there is currently no unemployment in the area.

Lalalty is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk of any home.