Lipson

The typical resident is 55, which is far older than the national figure. This aging trend is seen in the 26.5% of people aged 65 or over, a figure well above the Australian average.

The community is overwhelmingly born in Australia, with 91% of residents born here. This is far below the national figure for overseas births, and English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is used in nearly every home, with only 1.4% of people using another language. This is far below both the state and national figures.

A large majority of people in Lipson report having no religion, at 57.8%. This is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical incomes are well below the national figure, with a typical household earning $1,218 a week. Only 5.2% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far below the national average.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 37.4% of people living with a long-term health condition and 8.5% needing help with daily activities.

Residents are very active in their community, with 29.5% volunteering—a figure far above the national average. Unpaid care and housework are also more common here than in most areas.

There are 10 First Nations people in the area. The typical age for this group is 47, which is far older than the national figure of 24.

About half of households consist of couples without children. Living alone is more common than the national average, with 27.3% of people living by themselves.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, making up 98.7% of all homes. A huge 59.7% of homes are owned outright, which is far above the national figure.

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

The population is relatively stable, with 29.6% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main employers for 41.6% of workers. The unemployment rate of 8.6% is well above the national figure.

While the overall crime rate is much lower than most areas, the rate of burglary is much higher. Recent data shows a 50% increase in crime over five years.

Lipson is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.