People & Lifestyle Lightning Ridge NSW 2834

What Kind of People Live in Lightning Ridge NSW 2834?

Diversity Levels in Lightning Ridge

The proportion of the population who are not 3rd+ generation Anglo-Australians
Sources: ABS, TORREN and Microburbs, 2006 - 2023

Lightning Ridge

40.0%

Far West NSW and Orana

26.3%

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Field	Value	VS Far West NSW and Orana	Trend
Median age	53	Top 19%	18% to Jan 2021
Net internal migration (LGA)	Premium	Premium	Premium
Net overseas migration (LGA)	Premium	Premium	Premium
Australian Aboriginal	19.0%	Top 3%	726% to Dec 2021
Overseas born parents	22.7%	Top 29%	7% to Dec 2021

Quality of Life in Lightning Ridge

Full Lightning Ridge Liveability Report

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The proportion of residents who enjoy a healthy, satisfying life.
Sources: ABS, AIHW, DSS, GEOSPATIAL, GOOGLE, TORREN and Microburbs, 2006 - 2045

Lightning Ridge

-99900.0%

Far West NSW and Orana

73.0%

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Field	Value	VS Far West NSW and Orana	Trend
Healthcare Coverage Index	0	Bottom 7%	Data for Jun 2023
Lifestyle Score	42.0	Bottom 4%	Data for May 2023
Physical Health	99.2%	Top 8%	Data for May 2023

Conservatism in Lightning Ridge

The proportion of the population who hold traditional values.
Sources: ABS, AEC and Microburbs, 2006 - 2023

Field	Value	VS Far West NSW and Orana	Trend
% Religious	53.0%	Bottom 42%	Data for May 2023
Intact families	70.6%	Bottom 29%	19% to Jan 2021
Support for: Right Wing Parties (federal level)	56.8%	Top 37%	Data for Dec 2022

Convenience Score in Lightning Ridge

Lightning Ridge Amenities Map

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The higher the score, the faster the travel time to regular amenities like work and shopping and the easier it is to access them without private cars.
Sources: ABS, GEOSPATIAL, TORREN and Microburbs, 2006 - 2023

Lightning Ridge

36.0

Far West NSW and Orana

67.8

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Field	Value	VS Far West NSW and Orana	Trend
Public transport commuters	0.2%	Top 26%	124% to Dec 2021
Vehicles per household	1.7	Bottom 28%	17% to Jan 2021
Bicycle commuters	1.8%	Top 4%	108% to Dec 2021
Distance to the nearest city	330 km	Top 2%	Data for Mar 2023
Walk commuters	10.2%	Top 15%	31% to Dec 2021

Hip Score in Lightning Ridge

Lightning Ridge Hip Score & Guide

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The higher the score, the more fashionable and lively an area is: a trendy, progressive population with easy access to nightlife and culture.
Sources: ABS, AEC, GOOGLE and Microburbs, 2006 - 2023

Lightning Ridge

35.0

Far West NSW and Orana

58.0

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Field	Value	VS Far West NSW and Orana	Trend
Gay marriage support (CED)	53%	Bottom 17%	Data for Nov 2017
Hip Venues	0	Bottom 27%	Data for Aug 2023
Late Night Venues	0.0	Bottom 43%	Data for May 2023
No religion	46.6%	Top 45%	105% to Jan 2021
Postgraduates	0.9%	Bottom 48%	67% to Dec 2021
Potentially Hip Demographics	54.0%	Top 15%	1% to Jan 2021
Support for: Left Wing Parties (federal level)	25.0%	Bottom 42%	Data for Dec 2022
Visitors	1.1%	Top 3%	11% to Jan 2021

Community Score in Lightning Ridge

Lightning Ridge Community Report

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The higher the score, the more time residents spend contributing the local community and the more connected residents are to their community.
Sources: ABS, GOOGLE and Microburbs, 2006 - 2023

Lightning Ridge

48.0

Far West NSW and Orana

83.9

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	Field	Value	VS Far West NSW and Orana	Trend
	Community Groups	7.0	Top 3%	Data for May 2023
	Volunteers	29.0%	Bottom 38%	21% to Jan 2021

Family Score in Lightning Ridge

Lightning Ridge School and Park Map

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The higher the score, the more suitable the suburb is to families with children: good schools, safe, plentiful families, child-friendly amenities like playgrounds
Sources: ABS, DSS, TORREN and Microburbs, 2006 - 2023

Lightning Ridge

34.0

Far West NSW and Orana

64.4

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Field	Value	VS Far West NSW and Orana	Trend
Total childcare places	15	Bottom 1%	Data for Dec 2022
Total children in preschool (LGA)	98	Bottom 40%	20% to Dec 2020
Family households	51.7%	Bottom 16%	8% to Jan 2021
Stay at home mothers	2.9%	Bottom 43%	55% to Dec 2021
Parenting payment recipients (single) (Postcode)	Premium	Premium	Premium

Tourism (5)

Education (2)

Community Groups (8)

Headline	Place	Datetime
Home Care Service of NSW	Pandora St
Jehovah's Witnesses	8 Kopi St
Lightning Ridge Men's Shed	34 Nobby Rd
Lightning Ridge Mens Shed	34 Nobby Rd
Lightning Ridge Race Club	PO Box 1102

Recreational Facilities (22)

Health Services (12)

Businesses (3)

Name	Address
Bi-Rite Home Appliances Lightning Ridge	40A Morilla St, Lightning Ridge NSW 2834, Australia
Bevans Cactus Nursery
Murry John Art Gallery	8, Opal St

Venues and Restaurants (3)

Name	Address
	2/2 Morilla St, Lightning Ridge NSW 2834, Australia
Snack Shack	16 Opal St, Lightning Ridge NSW 2834, Australia
Piccolo Italian Restaurant	16 Opal St, Lightning Ridge NSW 2834, Australia