Upper Lansdowne

The community is far older than the national figure, with 26.5% of people aged 65 and over. First Nations people make up 6.2% of the population, which is a little above the state and national averages.

Most residents were born in Australia (82.4%), and only 8.1% were born overseas, a figure far below the New South Wales average.

English is the primary language here, with 89.5% of people using it at home. Very few people use another language, which is far below the state and national figures.

A large proportion of the community reports no religion (42.8%), which is well above the national figure. Christianity is also common at 44.1%.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 35.2% of people completing Year 12, far below the state average. However, the area has a very high number of schools per 1,000 children.

Incomes are generally low; the typical household earns $1,143 a week, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 9.8% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are more common here, with 36.0% of people living with a long-term health condition, which is well above the state average. About 6.8% of residents need help with daily activities.

Unpaid care is common, with 17.7% of people providing support, well above the national average. This is consistent with a high number of people doing 15 or more hours of housework weekly.

The First Nations community is notably young, with a typical age of just 16. While household incomes for First Nations people are well above the state average, typical personal incomes are far below.

Families are split almost evenly between couples with children (43.4%) and those without (43.6%). About 23.5% of people live alone.

Every single home in the area is a separate house. A huge 53.4% are owned outright, far above the national average, while only 7.8% of households rent.

The area is entirely car-dependent, as 0% of people commute via public transport. Most homes have at least two vehicles, and there are no public transport stops available.

The population is relatively stable, with only 25.4% of people moving in the last five years, far below the state and national averages.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work (44.9%) compared to most areas. The unemployment rate is 5.9%, which is a little above the New South Wales figure.

Walking to amenities is nearly impossible, with a walkability score of 0.1. Almost no one lives within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or public transport.