Lidster

The population is older than the state average, though this is balanced by a high number of children under 15, who make up 25.2% of the community. Marriages are common, while de facto relationships are much less frequent than in most areas.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 85.4% born here. English is the most common ancestry at 50.8%, and only 6.6% of residents were born overseas, which is far below the national figure.

English is the primary language for 93% of the community. Very few people use another language at home, and there are no residents who speak little or no English.

Religious affiliation is higher than the national average, with 63.5% identifying as Christian. Those with no religion make up 26.2%, which is far below the Australian figure.

Lidster is highly qualified, with 37.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the state average. This is reflected in the local workforce, where managers and professionals make up over half of the occupations.

Household incomes are very high, with 39% earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical weekly personal income of $1,112 is well above the national figure.

Residents report better health than most, with a much lower rate of long-term health conditions (23.6%) and mental health conditions (4.3%) compared to the state and nation.

Community spirit is strong, with 26.8% of people volunteering, a figure far above the national average. There is also a high rate of unpaid housework and childcare, consistent with the large number of families.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area.

Families are the norm here, with 62.4% being couples with children. People living alone are much less common than in most other areas, and homes tend to be larger, typically holding 2.8 people.

The area consists almost entirely of separate houses, 87% of which have three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is high, with 45% owned outright, and only 6% of households rent.

The community is entirely car-dependent, with no one using public transport and every single home owning at least one motor vehicle. About 26% of the workforce operates from home.

The population is very stable, with only 24.5% moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Working or looking for work is much more common here than in similar areas. Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the largest industry, though health and social assistance also employ a significant portion of the workforce.

The area is not walkable, with a score of 0.0 and no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.