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Lennox Head
6 km²
High typical incomes and a well-qualified workforce set Lennox Head apart as a prosperous coastal community. This is a place where the typical resident is 41 and many are professionals, with high home ownership and a strong presence of families with children. The area has shifted significantly since 2011, becoming more affluent and educated. It is a relaxed but upscale environment where nearly half the population reports having no religion.
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The community is slightly older than the national figure, though children make up 20.4% of the population. While the total population shrank by 3.1% since 2011, there are more people in de facto relationships here than in most similar areas.
People born overseas make up 15.0% of the population, a figure that has risen nearly 10 points since 2011. Despite this growth, this is far below the New South Wales average, and English remains the dominant ancestry.
English is the primary language for 89.7% of residents. While the proportion of people using another language at home is higher than in most similar areas, it remains far below the state and national figures.
A majority of residents (51.0%) report no religion, which is far above the national figure. This trend has grown rapidly, rising 41 points since 2011.
The area is highly qualified, with 33.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the national average, and the number of people who completed Year 12 has risen by 35 points since 2011.
Typical weekly household income is $2,135, which is much higher than in most similar areas. This wealth is reflected in the 27.8% of households earning $3,000 or more per week, a significant increase since 2011.
Residents are generally healthier than the national average, with long-term health conditions and mental health conditions appearing much less often than in most similar areas.
Unpaid childcare is very common here, with 32.5% of people caring for children, which is well above the national figure. Volunteering is also high, with 18.2% of people giving their time.
Homes tend to be larger, with 2.7 people per home and far fewer people living alone than the national average. Couples with children make up 59.3% of all families.
Large homes are the norm, with 86.3% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms. This contributes to high housing costs, as typical weekly rents are $580 and monthly mortgage payments are $2,236.
Car reliance is very high, as 99.2% of homes own at least one motor vehicle. Very few people use public transport to commute, though 20.5% now work from home.
The population is quite mobile, with 45.2% of people moving in the last five years. This is well above the national average, although the number of recent arrivals from overseas has fallen since 2011.
More adults are working or looking for work (67.7%) compared to most similar areas, and the unemployment rate is a low 3.1%. Many residents work in professional roles, particularly in health and education.
The area is somewhat walkable, with nearly every home within a short walk of a park. However, it is far less walkable than the state average when it comes to reaching schools or public transport.