Euston

The community is much younger than most similar areas, with a typical age of 36. About 21.8% of residents are children under 15, which is well above the New South Wales and national figures.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 10.9% were born overseas. This is far below the national average of 27.7%, with Italian ancestry being a significant group alongside Australian and English roots.

Around 14.2% of people use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in similar areas. English remains the main language, followed by Italian and Mandarin.

Religious affiliation is more common here than elsewhere, as the 28.5% who report no religion is far below the national figure of 38.9%. Over half the population identifies as Christian.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 6.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 33.7% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the state average of 58.9%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,612, which is about the same as the national figure. However, only 13.2% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a result that is well below the state average.

Residents generally report fewer health issues than other areas. Those with a long-term health condition (19.3%) and those with a mental health condition (4.3%) are both well below the national figures.

Participation in unpaid work is much lower than in most areas. This includes lower rates of volunteering (9.8%) and people providing unpaid care (8.3%) compared to the rest of the state.

First Nations people make up a larger share of the population than in most similar areas. This group has a typical age of 30, which is noticeably older than the state and national figures.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 58.8% of families.

The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up 91.1% of dwellings. Rent is much lower than the national average, with a typical weekly rent of $250.

Most people rely on cars, and 66.5% of workers drive themselves to work. While there are a high number of public transport stops for the population size, no one uses public transport to commute.

The population is relatively stable, with only 22.1% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%. Interestingly, recent arrivals from overseas are much higher than in most similar areas.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the main industry, employing 38.0% of the workforce. Full-time employment is well above the national figure, with 63.4% of the population working full-time.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 3.7. Many residents live far from essential services, and no homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services.