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Linden (L)

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Linden (L) has a well-above-average share of degree-holders and mostly owner-occupied homes.

It's also marked by household incomes well above most areas and a smaller-than-average population.

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📍 Linden (L), Urban Centre

Demographics & Identity

Total population273▼ -30.9%since 2011 Median age47 yrs▼ -20.3%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population2.9%People aged 65 and over20.1%Children under 1519.0%People in a de facto relationship8.1%▲ +17.7%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Linden (L), the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 31%, followed by Seniors (65+) (21%) and Children (0–14) (19%).

Older adults (45–64)30.8%

Seniors (65+)20.1%

Children (0–14)19.0%

Young adults (25–44)19.0%

Youth (15–24)8.8%

Marital status

In Linden (L), the largest group is Married at 56%, followed by Never married (29%) and Divorced (11%).

Married56%
Never married29%
Divorced11%
Separated2%
Widowed1%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Linden (L), the largest group is Australia at 89%, followed by England (9%) and New Zealand (2%).

Australia78.4%

England7.7%

New Zealand2.2%

Ancestry

In Linden (L), the largest group is English at 37%, followed by Australian (31%) and Scottish (12%).

English48.7%

Australian41.0%

Scottish15.4%

Irish12.8%

Dutch4.8%

German4.0%

Chinese3.7%

Italian1.1%

Indian1.1%

Language

People using another language at home5.9%

Language used at home

In Linden (L), the largest group is English only at 96%, followed by Mandarin (2%) and Arabic (1%).

English only95.2%

Mandarin2.2%

Arabic1.5%

Religion

People with no religion51.3%

Religious affiliation

In Linden (L), the largest group is No religion at 51%, followed by Christianity (47%) and Other religions (1%).

No religion51%
Christianity47%
Other religions1%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1259.6%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher34.3%

Highest year of school

In Linden (L), the largest group is Year 12 at 59%, followed by Year 10 (27%) and Year 11 (7%).

Year 1259.6%

Year 1027.7%

Year 117.0%

Year 9 or below6.6%

Highest qualification level

In Linden (L), the largest group is Bachelor degree at 33%, followed by Certificate III / IV (29%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (19%).

Bachelor degree29.8%

Certificate III / IV26.8%

Advanced diploma / diploma17.3%

Postgraduate degree9.5%

Graduate diploma / certificate7.7%

Field of qualification

In Linden (L), the largest group is Engineering & related at 17%, followed by Management & commerce (15%) and Health (13%).

Engineering & related16.7%

Management & commerce14.9%

Health12.5%

Education12.5%

Society & culture12.5%

Creative arts8.9%

Architecture & building7.7%

Natural & physical sciences4.8%

Agriculture & environment4.2%

Information technology3.0%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$895▲ +148.6%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$2,036▲ +186.4%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,172▲ +169.5%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week10.9%Households earning $3,000+ a week22.1%

Household income distribution

In Linden (L), the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 43%, followed by $650–$1,499 (34%) and $3,000–$3,999 (15%).

$1,500–$2,99940.4%

$650–$1,49931.7%

$3,000–$3,99914.4%

$4,000 or more7.7%

Personal income distribution

In Linden (L), the largest group is Under $650 at 39%, followed by $650–$1,499 (33%) and $1,500–$2,999 (25%).

Under $65039.1%

$650–$1,49933.5%

$1,500–$2,99925.2%

$3,000 or more2.2%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition39.2%People with a mental health condition13.9%People needing help with daily activities10.3%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Linden (L), the largest group is None at 59%, followed by One condition (27%) and Two conditions (9%).

None58.6%

One condition26.7%

Two conditions8.4%

Three or more4.8%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Linden (L), the largest group is Mental health at 21%, followed by Asthma (16%) and Arthritis (15%).

Mental health13.9%

Asthma11.0%

Arthritis10.3%

Other condition9.9%

Diabetes6.6%

Heart disease6.6%

Cancer4.4%

Dementia1.5%

Lung condition1.5%

Stroke1.1%

Community Participation

Volunteers21.3%People providing unpaid care17.4%People caring for children unpaid27.4%People who served in the Defence Force1.3%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework30.4%

Family & Households

Average household size2.5▲ +8.7%since 2011 One-parent families9.2%People living alone14.4%▼ -22.9%since 2011

Family composition

In Linden (L), the largest group is Couples with children at 55%, followed by Couples without children (34%) and One-parent families (9%).

Couples with children55%
Couples without children34%
One-parent families9%
Other families2%

Household size

In Linden (L), the largest group is 2 people at 48%, followed by 3 people (17%) and 1 person (15%).

2 people47.1%

3 people17.3%

1 person14.4%

4 people14.4%

5 people5.8%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$468—since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,955▲ +71.8%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -36.4%since 2011 Households renting9.6%Homes owned outright39.4%Separate (detached) houses100.0%Homes with three or more bedrooms96.2%▲ +26.5%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Linden (L), the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 52%, followed by Owned outright (38%) and Rented (9%).

Owned with a mortgage52%
Owned outright38%
Rented9%

Types of homes

In Linden (L), the largest group is Separate house at 100%.

Separate house100%

Bedrooms per home

In Linden (L), the largest group is 4 bedrooms at 45%, followed by 3 bedrooms (35%) and 5 or more (12%).

4 bedrooms47.1%

3 bedrooms36.5%

5 or more12.5%

2 bedrooms8.7%

Weekly rent distribution

In Linden (L), the largest group is $350–$549 at 100%.

$350–$549110.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Linden (L), the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 49%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (29%) and Under $1,000 (15%).

$1,800–$2,99948.2%

$1,000–$1,79928.6%

Under $1,00014.3%

$3,000 or more7.1%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle0.0%▼ -100.0%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Linden (L), the largest group is 2 vehicles at 56%, followed by 1 vehicle (29%) and 3 vehicles (11%).

2 vehicles56.5%

1 vehicle29.6%

3 vehicles11.1%

4 or more3.7%

How people get to work

In Linden (L), the largest group is Car (driver) at 50%, followed by Worked at home (43%) and Walked (4%).

Car (driver)43.1%

Worked at home37.4%

Walked3.3%

Car (passenger)2.4%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years21.8%Recent arrivals from overseas8.9%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate0.0%Labour-force participation54.3%Employed full-time63.4%

Industries people work in

In Linden (L), the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 30%, followed by Public administration & safety (15%) and Construction (12%).

Health care & social assistance28.5%

Public administration & safety13.8%

Construction11.4%

Education & training8.9%

Finance & insurance5.7%

Administrative & support5.7%

Manufacturing4.9%

Retail trade3.3%

Accommodation & food3.3%

Transport & warehousing2.4%

Occupations people work in

In Linden (L), the largest group is Professionals at 34%, followed by Technicians & trades (17%) and Managers (12%).

Professionals35.0%

Technicians & trades17.9%

Managers12.2%

Clerical & administrative12.2%

Community & personal service9.8%

Labourers7.3%

Sales workers6.5%

Machinery operators & drivers2.4%

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👥 Demographics & Identity