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Lennox Head - West
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A typical resident in Lennox Head - West (L) is 62 years old, making it one of the oldest communities in the region. This small area of 267 people has seen a significant shift toward a senior population, with those aged 65 and over now making up 43.4% of the residents. Many live alone in detached houses they own outright, creating a quiet, mature neighborhood. The community is increasingly secular and well-qualified, though it has become more car-dependent over time.
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The area is far older than the national figure, with the typical age rising 22 years since 2011 to 62. Children under 15 now make up only 6.7% of the population, which is far below the national average of 18.2%.
People born overseas make up 18.0% of the population, a figure that is much higher than similar areas but still well below the national average of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
English is the main language for 86.5% of residents, though the share of people using another language at home has risen to 6.4% since 2011. No one in the area reported speaking little or no English.
More than half of the community (50.2%) now report having no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%. This is a significant increase from 2011, when only 28.2% identified this way.
The area is well-qualified, with 25.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is among the highest levels for similar areas, and the proportion of people who completed Year 12 has risen since 2011.
Typical household incomes are far below the national figure at $866 per week, and this has fallen since 2011. However, the area has a higher-than-usual share of families earning $3,000 or more weekly.
Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 39.7% of residents. This is far above the national figure of 27.7%, with arthritis being the most frequent condition.
Volunteering is high, with 20.6% of residents helping out, which is well above the national average of 14.1%. Conversely, the share of people caring for children unpaid is far below the national figure.
Living alone is very common, with 46.9% of people in single-person households, far above the national average of 25.6%. This helps explain why the typical home has only 1.9 people.
Home ownership is very strong, with 65.4% of houses owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%. Almost every home is a separate house, and very few residents rent.
The area is heavily reliant on cars, as no one commutes by public transport. However, 29.3% of people work from home, which is well above the national average of 21.0%.
About 36.2% of residents moved into the area in the last five years, which is well below the national average of 40.7%. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 6.3% of the population.
The number of adults working or looking for work is far below the national figure, with the unemployment rate at 8.3%. Many residents are retired, though those working are often in health, education, or professional roles.
This is a car-dependent area with a very low walkability score of 1.3. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school, park, or grocery store.