Euston

The typical resident is 39, and children under 15 make up 20.4% of the population, which is higher than most areas. There has been a significant rise in seniors, with 21.2% now aged 65 or over, and a jump in de facto relationships to 20.9%.

About 12.6% of residents were born overseas, a figure that has fallen 12 points since 2011. The most common ancestries are Australian and English, followed by Italian at 9.0%.

People using another language at home make up 12.8% of the community, which is much higher than similar areas. This includes a small number of Mandarin and Vietnamese speakers, with 4.8% of residents speaking little or no English.

Christianity is the most common faith at 42.4%, while 29.8% of people report no religion. This lack of religious affiliation is well below the national figure.

Education levels are very low compared to the rest of the state, with only 3.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 26.9% completing Year 12. Both figures have fallen sharply since 2011.

Typical weekly household income is $1,281, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 9.4% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

The community reports very few long-term health conditions, at 19.6%, which is well below the national average. Similarly, only 4.2% of people have a mental health condition.

Participation in unpaid work is low, with only 6.3% of people volunteering, a steep drop from 2011. This trend is also seen in unpaid childcare and housework, both of which are well below the state average.

Family sizes are larger than usual, with 2.5 people per home. One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, making up 21.4% of households.

Most people live in separate houses, 90.6% of which are detached. Typical weekly rent is $250, and mortgage payments are far below the state average at $1,083 a month.

Cars are essential here, as every single home has at least one motor vehicle. Very few people work from home, and no one uses public transport to commute.

The population is relatively stable, with only 21.9% of people moving in the last five years. However, recent arrivals from overseas make up 14.3% of the community.

Full-time employment is high at 61.7%, though only 48.4% of adults are working or looking for work. Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the most common industries, employing 25% of the workforce.

Euston is very walkable, with nearly all homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, schools, and parks. However, there are no health services within a 15-minute walk.