Lowesdale

The community is much younger than most similar areas, with a typical age of 38 and a low proportion of seniors. This is reflected in the high number of children, while people in de facto relationships are far fewer than in the rest of the state.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 6.0% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, followed by Scottish, German, and Irish.

English is the only language used at home by 79.0% of the population. There are no residents who speak little or no English, and no one uses a language other than English at home, which is far below the state and national levels.

About 47.0% of the population identifies as Christian. Those with no religion make up 32.0%, which is a little below the New South Wales figure.

The area has a high number of schools per 1,000 children, though the typical adult is less likely to have completed Year 12 compared to the rest of the country. Qualifications are often linked to the local landscape, with agriculture and environment being the most common fields of study.

Typical weekly household incomes are about $1,874, which is higher than most similar areas. However, there are far fewer high-earners, with only 11.8% of households earning $3,000 or more per week.

Residents report very few health issues, with only 12.0% having a long-term condition—far below the national figure. No one in the community requires help with daily activities.

Volunteerism is very high here, with 32.5% of people volunteering, far above the state average. There is also a much higher rate of former Defence Force members compared to other similar areas.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 0.0% of the population. For the very few First Nations residents, personal and household incomes are far above the state and national figures.

The area is dominated by couples with children, who make up 86.2% of families. Very few people live alone or in one-parent families compared to other areas.

Homes here are typically large, with 91.2% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is uncommon at 11.8%, and typical weekly rents of $175 are much lower than the national average.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. Every single home has at least one motor vehicle, and most have two or more.

The population is very stable, with only 21.3% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure.

Nearly half of the workforce (48.9%) works in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. Unemployment is non-existent at 0.0%, and managers make up the largest group of occupations at 40.0%.

Lowesdale is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. Aside from a few homes being within walking distance of a school, there are no shops, parks, or health services reachable on foot.