Lenaghan

The population is noticeably older than the state and national averages, though it has a much lower proportion of seniors than most areas. There are very few Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people here, and the community is less likely to be in a de facto relationship than typical areas.

This is a community with almost no overseas-born residents, a figure that is far below the New South Wales average. The most common ancestries are Australian and English.

English is the main language spoken at home for the vast majority of residents. While more people use another language here than in similar areas, the figure remains far below the state and national averages.

Christianity is the most common faith here. The proportion of people reporting no religion is far below the figures for both New South Wales and Australia.

Education levels are far below the national average, with fewer people completing Year 12. However, those with qualifications often hold certificates or degrees in engineering, society, and management.

Household incomes are among the highest for this level, with a typical weekly family income of $3,062, which is well above the state and national figures. This wealth is reflected in the 36.4% of households earning over $3,000 a week.

A higher proportion of people need help with daily activities compared to most areas. Conversely, the rate of long-term health and mental health conditions is well below the national average.

Unpaid care is very common here, with 20% of people providing unpaid care and 43.3% caring for children—both figures that are far above the national average.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people recorded here, which is a smaller count than about 60% of similar areas.

Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 3.2 people per household. One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, and no one lives alone.

Every single home in Lenaghan is a separate house. While many are owned with a mortgage, the typical monthly loan payment of $2,909 is among the highest for this level.

Car dependence is absolute, as every home has at least two vehicles and there is no public transport. This is consistent with a high number of people working from home (35.7%) and a long drive time to the city.

The population is relatively stable, with a lower proportion of people moving in the last five years compared to the state and national averages.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most areas, and full-time employment is well above the national average. However, the unemployment rate of 9.3% is also much higher than typical.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. There are almost no amenities, such as groceries or health services, within a 15-minute walk.