Lorne

Seniors make up a quarter of the population, and the typical resident is 53, making the community far older than the New South Wales average. About 3.2% of residents are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is about the same as the national figure.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 83.4% born here. Only 10.5% of people were born overseas, which is far below the New South Wales figure of 29.3%.

English is the primary language for nearly everyone, with 91.7% speaking only English at home. This means the 2.5% who use another language is far below the state and national averages.

Nearly half of residents (45.1%) report having no religion, a figure that is well above the national average. Another 44.4% identify as Christian.

About 21.7% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is higher than most similar areas but well below the state average. Many residents hold a Certificate III or IV qualification.

Incomes are generally lower than the state average, with a typical personal weekly income of $583. Only 11.5% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is far below the New South Wales average.

About 6.5% of people need help with daily activities, which is slightly higher than the national average. Long-term health conditions are reported at 27.4%, consistent with state and national figures.

Lorne has a high rate of community contribution, with 20.0% of people volunteering and 16.6% providing unpaid care. Unpaid housework is also very common, with 37.0% of people doing 15 or more hours a week.

There are 9 First Nations people in the area. Their typical age is 49, which is far older than the national figure of 24, and their typical household income is well above the national average.

Families are common here, with 47.4% being couples with children and 41.7% being couples without. People are less likely to live alone (16.7%) compared to the national figure.

Housing is dominated by detached homes, with 100% of dwellings being separate houses. Home ownership is very high, as 64.6% of homes are owned outright, far above the national average.

The area is highly car-dependent, as 0.0% of people commute by public transport. However, 28.1% of the workforce operates from home, which is well above the national average.

The community has seen some movement, with 36.1% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 13.8% of the population.

The local workforce is spread across agriculture (19.4%), health (16.5%), and education (7.9%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is well below the national figure.

Lorne is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.2. Most homes are far from shops, health services, and schools, and the terrain is steeper than the state average.