Linden

Linden is far older than most of Australia, with a typical age of 47 and 22.7% of residents aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up 15.3% of the population, which is a little below the national figure.

About 20.4% of residents were born overseas, a figure well below the national average. The most common ancestries are English (50.3%) and Australian (39.5%).

English is the main language for 93.6% of the community. While 6.6% of people use another language at home, this is far below the New South Wales average of 26.6%.

A large portion of the community identifies as having no religion (49.9%), a figure far above the national average of 38.9%. Christianity is also common, accounting for 48.8% of residents.

Linden is highly qualified, with 31.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is well above the national figure. Most residents have completed Year 12, and many have degrees in management, commerce, or society and culture.

The community is generally wealthy, with a typical personal weekly income of $911. This is a little above the state average, and 15.5% of people earn $2,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 36.3% of people reporting a long-term health condition. This includes a mental health rate of 12.5%, which is well above the national figure.

Residents are active in their community, with 20.0% volunteering, which is well above the state average. Unpaid care is also more common, with 16.0% of people providing support to others.

There are 16 First Nations people in the area. While the typical personal income is about the same as the national figure, First Nations household income is far above the state and national averages.

Most households are families, with 53.0% being couples with children. People living alone make up 18.4% of the population, which is well below the national average.

Almost every home here is a separate house (99.5%), and 86.8% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare, with only 8.4% of households renting, far below the national figure of 30.6%.

Working from home is very popular, with 32.5% of the workforce doing so. While 92.5% of homes are within a short walk of public transport, most people still rely on cars, with 47.0% of homes having two vehicles.

The population is quite stable, as 24.7% of people moved in the last five years, which is far below the national average. Recent overseas arrivals make up 5.2% of the community.

The area has a very low unemployment rate of 1.6%, well below the national figure. Many residents work as professionals in health care, social assistance, and public administration.

Linden is mostly car-dependent due to its steep terrain and lack of nearby shops and health services. While parks and transport are within walking distance for most, 0% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school.