Lord Howe Island

The population is far older than the national figure, with seniors making up 22.5% of the community. There has been a recent increase in de facto relationships, which now account for 19.4% of residents.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people than the state or nation. Australian, English, Irish, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 85.8% of the community. The proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national figure, though it has risen slightly since 2011.

Nearly half the population (48.8%) reports having no religion, a figure well above the national average. This trend has grown significantly, rising 22 percentage points since 2011.

The typical adult is more likely to hold a Certificate III or IV than a university degree. While the number of people with a bachelor degree is well below the state average, it has risen since 2011.

Typical personal weekly income is a little above the national figure at $961. However, very few households earn $3,000 or more per week, a rate far below the rest of the state.

Residents are generally healthier than most Australians, with much lower rates of long-term health conditions and mental health issues. Only 2.7% of people need help with daily activities.

Alongside high volunteer rates, this area has more people doing unpaid housework and childcare than most other regions. About 5.3% of residents have served in the Defence Force.

The First Nations community is very small, with just five people. This group is far younger than the state average, with a typical age of 15.

Homes are smaller than usual, with only 2.2 people per household. About 32.3% of people live alone, which is well above the national figure.

Outright home ownership is far above the national average at 41.6%. While rental rates are also high, the typical weekly rent of $310 is lower than in most other areas.

Bicycles, cars, and walking are the main ways to get to work, as there are no public transport routes or stops on the island. About 20.8% of homes have no motor vehicle.

The community is relatively stable, with far fewer people moving house in the last five years compared to the rest of Australia.

Many residents work in accommodation and food services, which employs 37.8% of the workforce. While more adults are working or looking for work than in most areas, full-time employment is far below the national average.

The population has remained steady recently, with a slight decrease of 0.5% since 2021, which is well below the state's growth rate.

The island is very walkable, with 83.1% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a 'city' center. Almost everyone lives within a short walk of a park, and 81% are close to groceries.