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Lyndon
9,117 km²
Typical household incomes in Lyndon are far below the national figure, reflecting a sparsely populated area of just 31 people. This is an older community where the typical resident is 54, though a surprising 22.6% of the population are children under 15. Most residents are born in Australia and speak only English, creating a small, quiet settlement in the Carnarvon region.
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The population is far older than the national figure, with 19.4% being seniors. However, children under 15 make up 22.6% of the community, which is well above the Australian average of 18.2%.
English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries. Only 9.7% of residents were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.
English is the only language used at home here. This is far below the national average, as no one in the community uses another language at home.
Christianity is the main religion for 54.8% of residents. About 22.6% of the community report no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.
Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with no residents holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 36% of residents completed Year 12, far below the national average of 58.8%.
Typical weekly household income is $874, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. No one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.
The community is healthier than most, with much lower rates of long-term health conditions and no one needing help with daily activities. Cancer and heart disease are the most common reported conditions.
Volunteering is common, with 24% of residents helping out, which is well above the national figure. Unpaid care for others is also well above the national average at 16%.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living here. The one First Nations person recorded is 65, which is far older than the national typical age of 24.
Homes in this area are small, with just 1.8 people per home, which is well below the national average of 2.5.
Rent is a little above the national figure at $415 per week. Typical monthly home-loan payments are far above the national average at $9,000.
The area is entirely without public transport, as there are no routes or stops available.
The community is very mobile, with 75% of residents having moved in the last five years, far above the national average of 40.7%.
Only 52% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national figure of 61.1%.
The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.3. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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