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Londonderry
185 km²
Spanning a large 185 square kilometre area in Greater Sydney, Londonderry is a fast-growing community that has added over 34,000 people since 2011. It is a notably young place, with a typical resident aged 33 and a high proportion of children. This youthfulness is reflected in the large family homes and high number of children under 15. It is a diverse area where many residents were born overseas and a variety of languages are spoken at home.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
45 schools within reach make Londonderry convenient for families.
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The area is noticeably younger than the national figure, with the typical resident aged 33 and children under 15 making up 24.5% of the population. There is also a much higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people (6.0%) compared to the state average.
People born overseas make up 30.7% of the community, which is well above the Australian figure. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, and Indian.
Language diversity is high, with 30.0% of people using a language other than English at home, though this is a drop from 2011. Punjabi, Tagalog, and Hindi are among the most spoken languages after English.
Christianity is the most common religion at 48.8%. Residents are far less likely to report having no religion (25.4%) than people across Australia.
Educational qualifications are generally lower than the state average, with 50.9% of people completing Year 12 and 19.1% holding a bachelor degree or higher.
Typical household income is about $1,836 a week, which is similar to the state figure. While personal incomes have risen since 2011, those earning $2,000 or more a week are fewer here than in most other areas.
Long-term health conditions are reported by 25.1% of residents, which is a little below the national average. Asthma is the most common long-term health condition.
Unpaid childcare is common here, with 30.2% of people caring for children, a figure well above the national average. However, volunteering is among the lowest for its level at 7.4%.
Homes here are larger than usual, with a typical 2.9 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children (62.9%) and one-parent families (18.9%).
The area is dominated by separate houses, with 84.9% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Renting is much more common than in most areas, and far fewer residents own their home outright.
Cars are the primary way to get to work, though 25.8% of people now work from home, a huge increase since 2011. Public transport use for commuting is low at 2.2%.
The community is quite mobile, with 45.8% of people moving house in the last five years, which is well above the national figure.
About 58.9% of adults are working or looking for work, with many employed in health care, construction, and retail. The unemployment rate is 5.6%, slightly higher than the state average.
Most homes are within a short walk of public transport and schools, but access to health services is far below the state average. The overall walkability score is 5.5, making it somewhat walkable.