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Luddenham
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Walking to schools, parks, and shops is a standard part of daily life in Luddenham (L), where every home is within a 15-minute stroll of these essentials. This small community has grown quickly, with its population nearly doubling since 2011 to 456 people. It is a notably young area where many families live in large, detached houses. The neighbourhood is characterized by higher-than-average household incomes and a strong presence of children.
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The community is much younger than most areas, with a typical resident aged 36 and a children's population that is well above the national figure at 25.2%. While the number of seniors is well below the state average, this group has grown since 2011.
Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 12.1% of the population, which is far below the New South Wales average. Italian ancestry is the most common non-English heritage at 15.6%.
English is the main language for 83.8% of the community, though those using another language at home rose to 10.7% by 2021. This is still far below the state and national figures.
Christianity is the most common faith at 68.0%. Residents with no religion make up 22.8%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.
A higher proportion of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher compared to similar areas, though this is still far below the state average at 13.7%. Most qualifications are at the Certificate III or IV level.
Typical family incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with 37.3% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, a figure that has risen significantly since 2011.
The area has a very low rate of people needing help with daily activities at 2.2%, which is well below the national average. Mental health conditions are also much lower than in most similar areas.
A high proportion of residents provide unpaid care for children, which is well above the national average. However, the number of volunteers has fallen sharply since 2011.
Homes tend to be larger, with an average of 3.0 people per household, which is a little above the national figure. Families with children make up 65.6% of all households.
Every home in the area is a separate house, and 95.1% have three or more bedrooms. Typical weekly rents are well above the national figure, and monthly mortgage payments are among the highest for this level.
Car use is dominant, with every home owning at least one vehicle and no one commuting by public transport. However, 21.0% of workers now work from home, a significant increase since 2011.
The population is very stable, with only 20.6% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.
A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work, and the unemployment rate is very low at 1.7%. Many residents work in construction, retail, and education.
The area is very walkable, with a score of 7.7. Every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, and grocery store, and 99.3% are near health services.