Lindendale

The community is significantly older than the state and national average, with 27% of residents aged 65 and over. This trend is reflected in the typical age of 49, which is far older than the national figure of 38.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those from overseas make up 13.3% of the population, which is far below the national figure. English and Australian ancestries are the most common.

English is the primary language for 86.3% of the community. While 7.6% of people use another language at home, which is higher than in similar areas, this is still far below the state average.

Nearly 39% of residents report having no religion, a figure that is well above the New South Wales average. Christianity remains the most common religious affiliation at 48.3%.

The area is highly qualified, with 33.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national average. This high level of education is seen in the 61.7% who completed Year 12.

Household incomes are generally strong, with typical weekly earnings of $1,771. A higher-than-usual 13.2% of people earn $2,000 or more per week, which is about the same as the national figure.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 31.2% of people. Mental health conditions are particularly high at 11.4%, well above the state average.

A far higher proportion of people do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework than in most other areas. There is also a slightly higher number of former Defence Force members compared to the state.

There are five First Nations people in the area, with a typical age of 13, which is far younger than the national figure. Their typical personal income is $725, well above the national average.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.6 people per household. More than half of all households are couples with children.

The area consists entirely of separate houses, with 49.5% owned outright, far above the national average. Renting is uncommon here, occurring in only 13.7% of homes.

Residents are heavily reliant on cars, as 0% use public transport to commute. This is consistent with the 36.4% of people who work from home, a figure far above the national average.

The community is very stable, with far fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the state. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the primary industries for 31.4% of the workforce. While 63.2% of adults are working or looking for work, full-time employment is far below the national average.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no parks, shops, or public transport stops within a 15-minute walk for any resident.