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Lyndhurst

181 km²

A small rural outpost in the Armidale region, Lyndhurst is a sparsely populated area with only 41 residents. It is a community of working adults and couples, with a very low number of children and seniors compared to most other areas. Most people here are born in Australia and work in agriculture or education. The area is entirely car-dependent and quiet, with very few people moving in or out over the last five years.

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The community is dominated by young and middle-aged adults, with the typical resident being 39. There are far fewer children and seniors than the state average, and a very high number of people in de facto relationships.

Residents are almost exclusively born in Australia, with no one born overseas. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the national and state figures for linguistic diversity.

A large proportion of the community reports having no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

The area has a high rate of Year 12 completion and a high proportion of adults with bachelor degrees compared to similar areas, though this is still a little below the national average.

Typical weekly family and household incomes are well below the state and national figures, and no one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.

While the number of people with long-term health conditions is far below the national figure, the proportion of people needing help with daily activities is a little above the average.

Volunteering is far more common here than in the rest of the state. Residents also spend more time on unpaid housework than people in most other areas.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

The area is mostly made up of couples with or without children, and there are no one-parent families.

Homes in Lyndhurst have much more space than usual, with a very low number of people per bedroom compared to the state and national figures.

The area is entirely reliant on cars, with no public transport stops or routes available. About 20.8% of workers work from home.

The population is very stable, with far fewer people moving into the area over the last five years compared to the rest of Australia.

The workforce is very active, with a high number of people working full-time and no unemployment. Most residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, or in education.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no groceries, schools, or health services within walking distance. The terrain is slightly steeper than the state average.

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