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Lucindale
2 km²
A typical weekly household income of $985 is much lower than the national figure in Lucindale. This small town has seen its population shrink by 42% since 2011, leaving a community that is far older than most Australian areas. Many residents own their homes outright and enjoy a quiet life close to local parks, though the town is now largely car-dependent for all basic needs. It is a place where a high proportion of people are now retired or living alone.
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The community is far older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 55 and nearly 30% of people aged 65 or over. Children under 15 make up only 13.5% of the population, which is well below the state figure.
Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas births make up only 8% of the population, far below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
English is the only language used at home, with 0% of people using another language. This is far below the state and national figures.
People with no religion make up 46.9% of the population, which is well above the national figure. This has risen by 22 points since 2011.
Educational qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 4.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 32.5% of residents completed Year 12, far below the national average of 58.8%.
Incomes are well below the national figure, with only 5.7% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical personal weekly income is $578.
Mental health conditions are much less common here than in other areas, affecting 7.3% of people. Long-term health conditions are reported by 30.2% of residents, which is about the same as the state average.
Volunteering is very common, with 29.1% of people helping out, far above the national figure of 14.1%. However, the number of people providing unpaid care fell by 11 points since 2011.
Living alone is much more common here than elsewhere, with 37.1% of people in single-person homes. This helps explain why the typical home has only 2.1 people.
Housing is very affordable and stable, with 49.5% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. Typical weekly rents are much lower than average at $150.
The town is heavily reliant on cars, as 0% of people commute via public transport. No one in the community reported working from home in 2021.
The population is relatively stable, with 32.5% moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. There were no recent arrivals from overseas.
Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries, employing 26.7% of the workforce. The unemployment rate is 6.6%, which is a little above the national figure.
While 96.1% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, the area is otherwise car-dependent. No homes are within walking distance of groceries, health services, or public transport.