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Lucknow
23 km²
A much older population than most similar areas defines Lucknow, where the typical resident is 48. This community in the Orange region is largely made up of homeowners and families, with 55% of households consisting of couples with children. It is a predominantly Australian-born community with a significant First Nations presence. The area feels residential and spacious, consisting entirely of separate houses and a high proportion of large family homes.
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The typical resident is 48, making the area far older than the state and national figures. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 22.4% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 17.2%.
The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 87.4% born here. Only 6.5% of people were born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%.
English is the dominant language, spoken by 94.6% of the population. Only 1.1% of people use another language at home, which is far below the state and national figures.
Christianity is the most common affiliation at 60.6%. Those reporting no religion make up 34.3%, which is a little above the New South Wales figure.
A higher number of adults here hold bachelor degrees compared to most similar areas, though the 17.7% figure is still well below the national average. Year 12 completion is also far below the national figure at 41.3%.
Household incomes are higher than in most similar areas, with a typical weekly household income of $1,928. This is a little above the national figure of $1,746.
Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most similar areas, affecting 34.7% of residents. This is well above the national figure of 27.7%.
Unpaid childcare is very common here, with 30.4% of people providing this care, which is well above the national figure. About 14.3% of residents are volunteers.
First Nations people make up 7.6% of the population, which is well above the national figure. Typical household income for First Nations people is $2,750, far above the national figure of $1,507.
Homes tend to be larger, with 2.6 people per household. Family units are common, as 55.4% of households are couples with children, while those living alone are well below the national average.
The area consists entirely of separate houses, and 86.1% have three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is strong, with 45.5% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%.
The area is highly dependent on cars, with every single home owning at least one vehicle. Despite this, there are more public transport stops per 1,000 people than in most similar areas.
The community is relatively stable, although 36.8% of people have moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.
Employment levels are high, with 67.5% of adults working or looking for work, which is well above the national average. The unemployment rate is low at 2.5%.
The area is mostly car-dependent and has a low walkability score of 3.0. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school or health service.
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