Linburn

The area is much younger than most in one key way, with children under 15 making up 27.1% of the population, well above the national figure of 18.2%. However, the typical resident is 45, which is noticeably older than the Australian average of 38.

The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with no residents born overseas, a figure far below the New South Wales average of 29.3%. Most people claim Australian or English ancestry.

English is the only language spoken at home, which is far below the national figure where 22.3% of people use another language.

A large proportion of residents report having no religion at 45.8%, which is well above the Australian average of 38.9%.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 8.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 28.3% completing Year 12, both far below the state and national figures.

Typical weekly household income is $1,958, which is a little above the national figure of $1,746. However, very few people earn high wages, with only 6.5% earning over $2,000 a week.

Long-term health conditions are well above the national average at 32.2%, with asthma and heart disease being the most common. Interestingly, no residents reported needing help with daily activities.

Local residents are highly active in their community, with 21.7% volunteering, which is well above the national figure of 14.1%. This is consistent with high rates of unpaid housework and childcare.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 5.1% of the population, slightly above the state average. The First Nations community here is far younger than the rest of the country, with a typical age of just 9.

Most homes are family-based, with 54.3% being couples with children. This helps explain why homes are slightly larger than average, with 2.7 people per household.

Typical weekly rent is $270, which is well below the national figure of $375. Mortgage payments are more standard, with a typical monthly payment of $1,929.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with 60% of workers driving to work and no one using public transport. There are no public transport stops or routes in the area.

The population is very stable, with only 22.4% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is very high at 80%, far above the national average. Many people work as machinery operators or managers, with a strong presence in agriculture and mining.

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