Earlston

The community is far older than most, with the typical resident aged 57 and 35.4% being seniors. However, children under 15 make up 22.0% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots predominantly list English, Scottish, or Irish ancestry.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the state and national figures for language diversity.

About 45.1% of people report having no religion, a figure that is well above the national average of 38.9%.

A quarter of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is much higher than in similar areas, though this is still a little below the national figure.

Typical personal and family incomes are well below the national average, although a small group of residents earn $2,000 or more a week, which is a little above the national figure.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, with 17.1% of people reporting a mental health condition, which is well above the national average.

Volunteerism is very high, with 34.8% of people volunteering—far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care is also common, as 21.7% of residents provide unpaid care.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people currently living in the area.

Family life here is dominated by couples, as there are no one-parent families and very few people living alone compared to the state average.

Housing is exclusively made up of separate houses, with 91.7% having three or more bedrooms. A huge 61.1% of these homes are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with every home owning at least one vehicle and no one using public transport. However, 41.0% of workers operate from home, far above the national average.

Around 30.8% of residents have moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is very high at 71.8%, and there is no unemployment. Many people work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, or in professional and managerial roles.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.2. There are no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.