Lucknow

The area has a higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people than most similar areas. Residents are noticeably older than the state and national average, with a typical age of 43 and 24.4% of people aged 65 and over.

Most of the community was born in Australia, and those with overseas ancestry are predominantly English, Scottish or Irish. Only 9.6% of residents were born overseas, which is far below the national figure.

English is the primary language for 87.4% of the population. Very few people use another language at home (4.4%), a figure that is far below both the state and national averages.

A majority of residents (50.9%) report having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 37.0%.

Educational attainment is lower than most areas, with only 39.2% of residents completing Year 12, far below the state average of 61.8%. Only 13.2% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical incomes are well below the state and national figures, with the usual household earning $1,361 a week. Only 11% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is lower than most areas.

About 30.3% of people live with a long-term health condition, a figure slightly above the national average. Arthritis is the most common condition, affecting 12.2% of residents.

Volunteering is common here, with 16.8% of people volunteering, which is well above the state average. Unpaid care is also more frequent than in most similar areas.

There are 44 First Nations people in the area. This group faces significant challenges, with a Year 12 completion rate of just 12%, which is far below the state figure of 42.4%.

Families with children make up 51.6% of households. People living alone account for 25.9% of the community, and the typical home holds 2.4 people.

The area is dominated by separate houses (92.6%), with 79.6% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is high, as 43.1% of dwellings are owned outright, far above the national figure.

Residents are heavily reliant on cars, as 68.1% drive to work and only 9.4% work from home. Public transport use for commuting is non-existent (0.0%).

The community has seen some movement, with 37.2% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 10.1% of the population.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work (56.8%) compared to the state average. The most common industries for local workers are health care, retail and construction.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 2.4, far below the state average. Only 2.3% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school.