Lyndhurst

The typical resident is 47, making the area far older than the national figure. It is a diverse community in terms of age and identity, with a children's population that is well above the state average and an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population at 8.1%, which is much higher than most areas.

Ancestry is predominantly Australian (53.8%) or English (30.6%), and the area is far less diverse than the state average, with only 4.2% of people born overseas.

English is the main language for 85.8% of the community. Only 3.1% of residents use another language at home, which is far below the New South Wales average.

More than half of the population (55.7%) identifies as Christian. The proportion of people with no religion is 30.1%, which is well below the national figure.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 29.8% of residents completing Year 12 and 8.1% holding a bachelor degree or higher, far below the state average.

Household incomes are generally low, with a typical weekly family income of $1,671, which is well below the national figure. Only 10.4% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 34.8% of residents. Arthritis and asthma are the most reported conditions.

Volunteerism is strong here, with 18.4% of people volunteering, which is well above the state and national figures. Unpaid housework is also more common than the state average.

The First Nations community is notable for its cultural strength, with 20.7% of people speaking a First Nations language, far above the state average. Personal income for this group is also far above the national figure.

Family structures vary, with 44.9% of homes being couples with children. One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, at 18.4%.

Every single home in the area is a separate detached house. Home ownership is high, with 43.3% of homes owned outright, and typical weekly rents of $250 are well below the national figure.

Most people rely on cars, though the area has more public transport stops per 1,000 people than the state average. However, the walk to the nearest stop can take up to 67 minutes.

The community is very settled, as only 22.6% of people have moved in the last five years, which is far below the national average of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is much higher than the national figure at 65.6%. Common industries include agriculture, health, and public administration, with labourers and tradespeople being the most frequent occupations.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 2.7. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services, and only 33.3% of homes have a typical 15-minute-city walkshed.