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Louth Park

12 km²

Almost half of the residents in Louth Park have moved here in the last five years, making it a rapidly changing community. It is a young and affluent area where the typical resident is just 35, and families with children are very common. Most people live in large, detached houses and earn well above the national figure. This combination of high incomes and young families gives the area a distinct character as a growing residential hub in the Maitland region.

14 schools within reach make Louth Park convenient for families.

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The community is noticeably younger than the state and national figures, with 23% of people being children under 15. This helps explain why the typical age is only 35 and why seniors make up a much lower share of the population than usual.

Louth Park is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 92.8% of people born here. The proportion of overseas-born residents is far below the state and national figures.

English is the primary language for 96.4% of the population. The share of people using another language at home is far below the national figure.

Most residents identify as Christian, though those with no religion make up 34.6% of the community, which is a little above the New South Wales figure.

The area has a well-qualified workforce, with 58.2% of residents completing Year 12. Those with a bachelor degree or higher are more common than in most similar areas, though still well below the state average.

Incomes are very high here, with typical household earnings far above the national figure. Over half of all households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is among the highest for its level.

Residents generally report good health, as the number of people needing help with daily activities and those with long-term health conditions is lower than in most areas.

Caregiving is a major part of local life, with a much higher share of people caring for children unpaid compared to the national figure. Unpaid housework and general caregiving are also more common here than in most areas.

First Nations people in Louth Park have a typical personal income well above the national figure. The community is also noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical age of 18.

Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 3.5 people per household. This is consistent with the fact that 75.6% of households are couples with children.

The area is dominated by large, separate houses, with 97% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Renting is very uncommon, and typical monthly mortgage payments are much higher than in most areas.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, as 0% of residents use public transport to commute. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 42.3% of households owning two.

Louth Park has seen significant movement, with 49.2% of residents arriving in the last five years. In contrast, there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

The local workforce is very active, with a share of people working or looking for work that is far above the national figure. Unemployment is low at 2.6%, and many residents work in health care, construction, or retail.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.

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