Galston

The population is far older than the national average, with 24.1% of residents aged 65 and over. Marital trends differ from other areas, as people in de facto relationships are much less common here than in the rest of the state.

While 77.6% of residents were born in Australia, the area has a higher proportion of overseas-born people than most similar areas. English is the most common ancestry, followed by Australian and Irish heritage.

English is the main language for 86.7% of the community. While more people use a language other than English at home compared to similar areas, this is still far below the New South Wales average.

Religious affiliation is higher than the national figure, with 61.1% of people identifying as Christian. Those with no religion make up 32.8% of the population, which is about the same as the state average.

Education levels are high, with 28.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is reflected in the local schools, which have some of the highest average school advantage scores for their level.

Galston is a wealthy area where typical weekly household incomes are well above the national figure. About 35.1% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far above the Australian average.

People needing help with daily activities are more common here than in most similar areas. Long-term health conditions are also a little more frequent than the national average, with arthritis being the most reported condition.

Volunteering is more common here than in most areas, with 20.0% of residents giving their time. Unpaid housework is also much more frequent than the state and national figures.

First Nations residents in Galston earn far more than the national average for this group. They also have higher rates of Year 12 completion and are more likely to speak a First Nations language than people in most similar areas.

Families tend to be larger here, with 2.8 people per home. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 65.5% of all households.

The area is dominated by large homes, with 84.4% having three or more bedrooms and 83.6% being separate houses. Home ownership is strong, as 44.1% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure.

Car use is essential here, as 41.8% of people drive to work and only 0.3% use public transport. However, working from home is far more common than the national average at 36.5%.

The community is relatively stable, with fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the state and national averages. Recent arrivals from overseas are also far less common than in the rest of New South Wales.

Professional and managerial roles are common, and the unemployment rate is slightly lower than the national figure. Construction is the most common industry for local workers.

Walking to amenities is difficult for many, as the area is far less walkable than the state average. Only 43.5% of homes have a 15-minute-city walkshed, and many residents live far from schools and groceries.