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Londonderry
36 km²
Large family homes are a defining feature of Londonderry, where 88% of houses have three or more bedrooms. This community in Greater Sydney is younger than most, with a typical resident aged 38 and a high proportion of children. Most people live in detached houses, and the area is very car-dependent. It is a stable place where few people have moved recently, and many families enjoy larger households compared to the national average.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
16 schools within reach make Londonderry convenient for families.
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The typical resident is 38, making the area much younger than most similar places. Children under 15 make up 19.6% of the population, which is a little above the national figure.
Most people here were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 14.2% of the population, which is far below the New South Wales average.
English is the main language for 81.9% of residents. While 12.1% use another language at home, this is far below the state average.
Christianity is the most common religion at 62.2%, while those with no religion make up 27.5%, which is well below the New South Wales figure.
Qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 8.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree and 33.3% completing Year 12, which is far below the national figure.
Typical weekly household income is $2,158, which is a little above the state average. Around 28.5% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, a figure well above the national average.
Long-term health conditions affect 26.9% of residents, which is about the same as the national figure. Mental health conditions are a little below the state average at 7.0%.
Unpaid housework is more common here than in the state or nation, with 24.4% of people doing 15 or more hours weekly. However, volunteers are among the lowest at 8.5%.
First Nations people are well represented here, with a population of 179. Typical personal income for this group is $756, which is well above the national figure.
Households are large, with an average of 3.3 people per home, which is well above the national average. Only 14.3% of people live alone, a figure far below the state average.
The area is almost entirely detached houses, with 95.7% of homes being separate dwellings. Typical weekly rent is $460, which is a little above the national figure.
Cars are essential here, as 2.2% of homes have no vehicle, which is well below the state average. Only 0.6% of people commute by public transport.
The population is very stable, with only 22.6% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure.
Construction is a major industry, employing 19.1% of the workforce. Around 63.1% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well above the state average.
The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 1.5, far below the state average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services.
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