Lynchs Creek

Children under 15 make up 28.3% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 18.2%. The typical resident is 44, and 20.8% of people are seniors, both of which are noticeably older than the state and national averages.

The community is almost entirely born in Australia, with no residents born overseas. Ancestry is predominantly Australian and English, each at 35.8%, followed by Scottish at 25.5%.

English is the only language used at home, with no residents using another language or speaking little to no English, which is far below the national average.

A high proportion of the community reports no religion at 46.2%, a figure well above the national average of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 36.8%.

While 19% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, this is well below the national figure of 26.3%. Many of the local qualifications are in agriculture and environment, reflecting the rural setting.

The typical personal weekly income is $875, which is a little above the national figure of $805. However, no households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the state and national averages.

Residents have far fewer long-term health conditions than most areas, with only 16% reporting one, compared to 27.7% nationally. About 4.7% of people need help with daily activities.

Community spirit is high, with 24.1% of residents volunteering, which is far above the state average of 13%. There is also a high rate of unpaid housework and childcare, and 5.1% of people have served in the Defence Force.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area, making it smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

One-parent families are very common here at 31.5%, a figure far above the national average of 14.1%. About 21.1% of people live alone.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 42.1% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Typical weekly rents are $300, well below the national average of $375.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as 0% of people use public transport to commute. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 42.4% owning two and 27.3% owning three.

The community is relatively stable, with 24.7% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The local workforce is largely employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, which accounts for 33.3% of jobs. The unemployment rate is 0.0%, well below the national average.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no parks, shops, or health services within a 15-minute walk, and the terrain is steep.