North Lismore

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 7.6% of the population, which is well above the national figure. De facto relationships are also more common here than in most other similar areas.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 82.6% born here and only 10.2% born overseas, a figure far below the state and national averages.

English is the primary language for 88.9% of residents. While 6.4% use another language at home, this is far below the New South Wales average.

More than half the population (50.4%) report having no religion, which is far above both the state and national figures.

The area has a lower rate of higher education than the national average, with 16.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, it has a very high number of schools for the number of children living here.

Incomes are significantly lower than the national figures, with the typical household earning $1,166 a week and only 8.6% of households earning $3,000 or more.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, particularly mental health conditions, which affect 14.2% of residents—among the highest rates for this level.

Volunteering is a strong feature of the area, with 19.1% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure. Unpaid care for others is also more common than in most areas.

There are 57 First Nations people in the area, and 7.0% speak a First Nations language, which is well above the state average.

One-parent families are very common, making up 25.5% of households, which is far above the national average. About 30.6% of people live alone.

Almost every home is a separate house (97.0%), and 80.1% have three or more bedrooms. Many residents own their homes outright, with 38.2% doing so.

Most people rely on cars, as 0% of the population commutes by public transport. However, the area is well served by 13 public transport stops.

The community has seen significant movement, with 39.0% of people moving in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Unemployment is higher than most areas at 7.5%. Many of those who do work are employed in health care and social assistance.

While there are many amenities per person, the area is only somewhat walkable. Many homes are far from groceries, with only 37.8% within a 15-minute walk.