Luddenham

The area is much younger than most, with children under 15 making up 22.4% of the population. This is well above the national figure of 18.2%, while those aged 65 and over are far less common here than in the rest of the state.

While 16.6% of residents were born overseas, this is far below the New South Wales average. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, and Italian.

Around 18.1% of people use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in similar areas, though still well below the state average. Arabic and Italian are the most common non-English languages.

Faith is common here, with 72.2% of people identifying as Christian. Those with no religion make up 18.9%, which is far below the national figure.

About 49.4% of residents completed Year 12, a higher rate than most similar areas. However, the proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is far below the state average.

Incomes are very high in Luddenham, with typical weekly household earnings of $2,968, which is far above the national figure. About 45.3% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, among the highest for its level.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most areas. Only 23.1% have a long-term health condition, and only 2.8% need help with daily activities, both of which are below the state average.

Many people here are busy with family, as 30.9% provide unpaid childcare, well above the national figure. Conversely, only 10.0% of people volunteer, which is much lower than most areas.

There are 45 First Nations people in the area. Their typical household income is $3,750, which is far above the state and national figures, and the typical age is 19, noticeably younger than the national average.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.5 people per household. This is well above the national figure and consistent with the fact that 73.8% of families are couples with children.

Almost every home is a separate house (98.3%), and 95.3% have three or more bedrooms, far above the state average. Mortgage payments are high, with a typical monthly cost of $3,000.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with 0% of people commuting by public transport. Most homes have multiple vehicles, and 30.4% of the workforce works from home, which is well above the national average.

The community is quite stable, as only 27.7% of people have moved in the last five years, far below the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals are also rare at 2.2%.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas. Unemployment is low at 2.1%, and the most common industries are construction, retail, and education.

Luddenham is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 2.3, far below the state average. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or public transport.