Harston

The typical resident is 47, making the area far older than the state and national averages. Seniors make up 22.8% of the population, while children under 15 account for 19.8%, which is a little above the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 9.0% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the primary language here, with 94.6% of people speaking it only. Very few people use another language at home, at just 3.6%, and no one reported speaking little or no English.

Roughly half of the population, 49.7%, report having no religion, a figure far above the state and national averages. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 47.3%.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most other areas, with only 34.3% of residents completing Year 12. Just 11.7% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the state average.

Typical weekly household income is $1,781, which is about the same as the state and national figures. About 20.6% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a rate higher than most similar areas.

While 31.7% of residents have a long-term health condition—which is well above the national figure—only 3.0% need help with daily activities. This is lower than most other areas.

Unpaid housework is common here, with 26.3% of people doing 15 or more hours a week, well above the national figure. However, only 10.9% of residents volunteer, which is much lower than most areas.

The First Nations population is very small, with only zero people identified. For those present, the typical age of 49 is far older than the national figure of 24.

The community is dominated by couples, with 57.0% having children and 40.0% without. Very few people live alone (17.5%) or in one-parent families (3.0%), both of which are well below national levels.

Every home in Harston is a separate house, and 90.5% have three or more bedrooms. A large majority (52.4%) own their home outright, and there are no renters in the area.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops and every home has at least one vehicle. About 24.2% of workers work from home, which is well above the national average.

Residents are very stable in their location, with only 22.7% having moved in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries, employing 40.0% of the workforce. The unemployment rate is 0.0%, and full-time employment is higher than the national average at 62.1%.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no groceries, health services, or parks within a 15-minute walk for any resident.