Lambs Valley

The area is younger than most similar places, with 20.7% of the population being children under 15. While the typical resident is 41, seniors aged 65 and over make up only 14.1%, which is well below the New South Wales figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the community has a far lower proportion of overseas-born people than the national average. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Scottish, and Irish.

English is the primary language for 88.2% of the community. About 5.5% of people use another language at home, which is higher than in similar areas but far below the state and national figures.

More than half of residents identify as Christian. Those with no religion make up 34.0% of the population, a figure that is about the same as the New South Wales average.

A higher number of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher compared to similar areas, though this is still well below the national average. Engineering and management are the most common fields of qualification.

Incomes are much higher than in most areas, with a typical weekly household income of $2,299. About 31.9% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is well above the national figure.

The community has a higher rate of mental health conditions than most areas, at 11.2%. However, the proportion of people needing help with daily activities is lower than the state average.

Unpaid work is common here, with a higher proportion of people caring for children or doing housework than in most areas. There is also a stronger history of Defence Force service compared to similar places.

First Nations people in the area have a typical household income of $1,999, which is well above the national figure. The typical age for First Nations residents is 36, far older than the national average of 24.

Homes are typically larger than most, with an average of 3.0 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children and the fact that very few people live alone.

Every single home in the area is a separate house, and 85% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare at just 3.5%, while 40.7% of homes are owned outright.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops and 0.0% of people commute via public transport. Many households own multiple vehicles, with 33.6% having two and 16.8% having four or more.

About 34.3% of residents moved in the last five years, which is higher than in most similar areas. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Mining is a major employer, and 19.6% of the workforce works from home. The unemployment rate is 6.4%, which is a little above the national figure.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk for any residents.