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Caniaba
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Young families are the heart of Caniaba (L), where the typical resident is just 34. This small community has grown by 79% since 2011, and its character is now defined by large households and a high proportion of children. It is a wealthy, professional area with high typical incomes and a strong presence of detached family homes. These features make it a distinct, residential enclave within the Lismore region.
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The area is noticeably younger than the national figure, with 28.1% of people being children under 15. This is well above the Australian average of 18.2%, while seniors aged 65 and over make up only 6.2% of the population.
Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 2.3% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Common ancestries include Australian and English.
English is the primary language here, with only 1.8% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
Christianity is the most common faith at 70.8%. People with no religion make up 24.2% of the community, which is well below the New South Wales figure of 33.2%.
The community is well-qualified, with 55.7% of adults having completed Year 12. Those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 19.4% of the population.
Caniaba (L) is a high-earning area where the typical household income of $2,611 per week is well above the national figure. Almost 40% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, a figure that has risen sharply since 2011.
Residents are generally healthy, with only 2.7% needing help with daily activities, which is well below the national average of 5.8%.
Unpaid childcare is common here, with 41.3% of people caring for children, far above the national figure of 26.3%. This is consistent with the high number of children in the area.
Homes are typically large, averaging 3.4 people per household. This is well above the national figure of 2.5, and 70.7% of families are couples with children.
The area consists entirely of separate houses, with 96% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare at 3.2%, while 72.8% of homes are owned with a mortgage.
Car dependence is total, as 100% of homes have at least one motor vehicle and no one commutes by public transport. About 10.9% of workers work from home.
The population is quite mobile, with 42.2% of people moving in the last five years. There were no recent arrivals from overseas.
Employment is very strong here, with 85.7% of adults working or looking for work and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Full-time employment is well above the national figure at 65.8%.
The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, or parks within a 15-minute walk of any home.