Lostock

Children under 15 make up 33.8% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 18.2%. This high number of young people helps explain why the typical resident is just 42, though this is still noticeably older than the NSW average.

The community is predominantly Australian born, with 80% born here and only 9.2% born overseas, which is far below the national rate of 27.7%. Most residents claim Australian or English ancestry.

English is the primary language for 83.1% of the area. While 7.7% of people use another language at home, this is still far below the 22.3% recorded across Australia.

More than half of the community identifies as Christian. Those with no religion make up 35.4%, which is a little above the NSW figure but well below the national average.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 8.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents have a Certificate III or IV, and 41.3% finished school at Year 10.

Incomes are among the lowest at this level, with a typical household earning just $833 a week, far below the national figure of $1,746. No households in the area earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here, as 35.4% of people have a long-term health condition, well above the national average. Mental health conditions are particularly high, affecting 15.4% of residents.

Family life and volunteering are priorities here, with 38.8% of people caring for children unpaid and 22.4% volunteering, both of which are well above the national figures.

There are 5 First Nations people in the area, who are far younger and earn much lower typical incomes than those in the wider state or nation.

Living arrangements are unusual, with 56% of people living alone, far above the national average of 25.6%. However, 63.6% of families consist of couples with children.

Home ownership is very high, with 64% of homes owned outright. Renting is far less common than in the rest of the state, and the typical weekly rent of $113 is among the lowest recorded.

The area is entirely car-dependent, as every single home has at least one motor vehicle. There are no public transport stops or routes serving the community.

The population is very stable, with only 20.3% of residents moving in the last five years, far below the national rate of 40.7%.

Job activity is among the lowest at this level, with only 36.7% of adults working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.2. There are no schools, parks, or groceries within a 15-minute walk, and the terrain is notably steep.