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Lyndoch
54 km²
Separate houses make up nearly 94% of dwellings in Lyndoch, creating a spacious landscape where homes are larger than average. This community is noticeably older than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 44. It is a predominantly Australian-born area where more than half of the population reports no religious affiliation. The suburb's character is shaped by its low rental rates and a high proportion of families with children.
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The typical resident is 44, making the area noticeably older than both the state and national averages. Roughly 19.7% of the population are seniors aged 65 and over.
Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 13.9%, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English, Australian, and German are the most common ancestries.
English is the primary language here, with only 2.2% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
A majority of residents, 51.8%, have no religion, a figure that is far above the national average of 38.9%.
The area has a higher rate of Year 12 completion than most similar areas, though the proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is well below the national figure.
Typical weekly household income is $1,632, which is a little above the state figure. Personal income is around the middle for its level at $766 a week.
A higher proportion of people report having a long-term health condition (31.9%) compared to the national average, and mental health conditions are also a little above the national figure.
The community has a strong history of service, with a much higher proportion of former Defence Force members than most similar areas. Unpaid childcare is also well above the national average.
First Nations residents here are noticeably younger than those in the state and nation, with a typical age of 19. Household income for this group is well above the national figure.
Homes tend to be larger, with 2.6 people per household and a high number of couples with children. Far fewer people live alone here compared to the state average.
Detached houses are the norm, and 87.9% of homes have three or more bedrooms, far above the national figure. Renting is far less common here than in the rest of the state.
Most people rely on cars, with 65.6% driving to work. While there are several bus routes, very few people actually use public transport for their commute.
The area is relatively stable, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years is well below the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals are also far below the national average.
About 62.9% of adults are working or looking for work, which is a little above the national figure. Manufacturing, health care, and retail are the main industries.
The overall recorded offence rate is lower than most areas, although motor vehicle theft is higher than in similar locations.
The suburb is mostly car-dependent, as it is far below the state average for 15-minute walk access to groceries and health services.