Lismore Heights

The typical resident is 43, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 6.5% of the population, a figure well above the Australian average of 3.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, with only 10.8% born overseas, far below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, followed by Irish and Scottish heritage.

English is the primary language for 88.3% of the community. While 6.4% of people use another language at home, this is far below the national average of 22.3%.

The community is largely secular or Christian, with 44.5% of people reporting no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are high, with 25.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This helps explain the high proportion of professional occupations in the local workforce.

Typical household incomes are well below the national figure, with the usual weekly income sitting at $1,294. Only 9.8% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the national average.

Health challenges are a prominent feature here, with 37.3% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is far above the state average, and mental health conditions are among the highest at this level.

There is a high level of community support, as 17% of people provide unpaid care, which is well above the national average. Volunteers also make up 17.9% of the population, well above the national figure.

The First Nations community is a significant part of the area, with 16.1% speaking a First Nations language. This group is noticeably younger than the general population, with a typical age of 19.

Living arrangements vary, with 35.3% of people living alone—far above the national figure. One-parent families are also very common, representing 22.5% of households.

Most people live in separate houses, and 79.2% of homes have three or more bedrooms, which is well above the national average. Typical monthly mortgage payments are $1,404, well below the national figure.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 64.3% of workers driving to work. Only 0.6% use public transport, despite 80.3% of homes being within a 10-minute walk of a stop.

The community has seen significant movement, with 39.8% of residents moving house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas also make up 13.2% of the population.

Many residents work in health care, social assistance, and education. However, full-time employment at 52.8% is well below the national average of 58.9%.

The area is mostly car-dependent due to a lack of local shops and services. Only 0.2% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, and the terrain is quite steep.