Liston

The population is far older than the state and national averages, with 33.1% of residents aged 65 and over. Conversely, children under 15 make up only 12.3%, which is well below the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 12.3% were born overseas, a figure far below the national average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 80.8% of the community. While 6.2% use another language at home, this is still far below the New South Wales average.

Christianity is the most common affiliation at 46.2%. People with no religion make up 31.5%, which is a little below the state figure.

Education levels are lower than the state and national figures, with 43.6% of residents completing Year 12. Qualifications in agriculture and environment are particularly common here.

Incomes are much lower than in most other areas, with a typical household earning $949 a week. This is far below the national figure of $1,746.

About 28.5% of people have a long-term health condition, which is about the same as the national average. Arthritis is the most frequently reported condition at 15.4%.

Volunteering is very common here, with 29.7% of people helping out, a figure far above the national rate. Unpaid care for children is much lower than in most other areas.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 0.0%, which is well below the state and national averages.

Homes tend to be small, with a typical size of 2.0 people, well below the national average. Nearly 30% of residents live alone.

Housing is dominated by detached houses, and 63.2% of homes are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Typical weekly rents are $235, well below the national average.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with 100% of homes owning at least one vehicle and no one using public transport to commute.

The community is relatively stable, with only 24.6% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The workforce is smaller than average, with only 39.8% of adults working or looking for work. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area has a very low walkability score of 0.8, as there are no schools, groceries, or health services within a 15-minute walk.