Lynwood

The typical resident is 50, which is far older than the national figure of 38. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 28.8% of the population, a much higher share than in most similar areas.

The community is largely Australian-born, with 82.8% born here. This is far below the state and national figures for overseas-born residents.

English is the primary language, with 87% using it at home. Only 4.7% of residents use another language, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A large share of the community identifies as having no religion, at 45.1%. This is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

The area is well-qualified, with 25.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is much higher than in most similar areas.

Weekly household incomes are often high, with 29.9% of homes earning $3,000 or more, which is well above the national figure.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than elsewhere, affecting 32.6% of people. This includes 9.8% with a mental health condition, which is a little above the state average.

Residents are highly active in their community, with 31.8% volunteering—far above the national figure of 14.1%. Many also spend significant time on unpaid housework and care.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is very small, with only one child recorded, whose age is far younger than the state and national typicals.

Homes are larger than usual, averaging 2.8 people per dwelling. Very few people live alone, at just 9.1%, which is far below the national figure.

Every single home here is a separate house, and 48.1% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure of 31%.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as no one commutes by public transport and every home has at least one vehicle.

The community is quite stable, with only 27.4% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is far below the national average at 46.8%, though the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Many residents work in health or agriculture.

Lynwood is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, or grocery store.