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Galston

24 km²

Galston is characterised by well-off households, a large population and somewhat fewer renters than the norm.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population3,195▲ +6.6%since 2011Median age46 yrs▲ +7.0%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population1.0%People aged 65 and over24.1%Children under 1517.6%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–4125125

Age structure

In Galston, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 28%, followed by Seniors (65+) (24%) and Young adults (25–44) (18%).

Older adults (45–64)27.9%
Seniors (65+)24.1%
Young adults (25–44)18.0%
Children (0–14)17.6%
Youth (15–24)12.2%

Marital status

In Galston, the largest group is Married at 56%, followed by Never married (27%) and Divorced (7%).

  • Married56%
  • Never married27%
  • Divorced7%
  • Widowed7%
  • Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Galston, the largest group is Australia at 87%, followed by England (6%) and South Africa (2%).

Australia77.6%
England5.1%
South Africa1.5%
New Zealand1.3%
Italy1.3%
China0.9%
India0.5%
Philippines0.5%

Language

People using another language at home10.5%

Language used at home

In Galston, the largest group is English only at 93%, followed by Italian (2%) and Arabic (2%).

English only86.7%
Italian2.2%
Arabic1.5%
Mandarin1.1%
Greek0.5%
Cantonese0.4%
Hindi0.2%
Tagalog0.2%

Religion

People with no religion32.8%

Religious affiliation

In Galston, the largest group is Christianity at 64%, followed by No religion (34%) and Islam (1%).

  • Christianity64%
  • No religion34%
  • Islam1%
  • Buddhism1%
  • Hinduism0%
  • Other religions0%
  • Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1261.4%

Highest year of school

In Galston, the largest group is Year 12 at 64%, followed by Year 10 (23%) and Year 9 or below (8%).

Year 1261.4%
Year 1022.6%
Year 9 or below7.8%
Year 114.7%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$875▲ +40.2%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$2,295▲ +44.5%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$2,724▲ +41.1%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week17.2%Households earning $3,000+ a week35.1%

Household income distribution

In Galston, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 26%, followed by $4,000 or more (25%) and $650–$1,499 (22%).

$1,500–$2,99924.9%
$4,000 or more23.8%
$650–$1,49920.9%
Under $65013.8%
$3,000–$3,99911.3%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition29.9%People with a mental health condition7.4%People needing help with daily activities6.2%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Galston, the largest group is Arthritis at 21%, followed by Other condition (15%) and Asthma (15%).

Arthritis10.9%
Other condition7.7%
Asthma7.7%
Mental health7.4%
Heart disease4.9%
Diabetes4.3%
Cancer3.6%
Dementia1.9%
Lung condition1.4%
Stroke0.8%

Community Participation

Volunteers20.0%People providing unpaid care13.4%People caring for children unpaid26.2%

Family & Households

Average household size2.8→ 0.0%since 2011One-parent families8.7%

Family composition

In Galston, the largest group is Couples with children at 65%, followed by Couples without children (25%) and One-parent families (9%).

  • Couples with children65%
  • Couples without children25%
  • One-parent families9%
  • Other families0%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$495▲ +54.7%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,600→ 0.0%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011Households renting12.2%Homes owned outright44.1%Separate (detached) houses83.6%

How homes are owned or rented

In Galston, the largest group is Owned outright at 45%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (36%) and Rented (12%).

  • Owned outright45%
  • Owned with a mortgage36%
  • Rented12%
  • Other tenure7%

Types of homes

In Galston, the largest group is Separate house at 84%, followed by Flat or apartment (9%) and Townhouse / semi-detached (7%).

  • Separate house84%
  • Flat or apartment9%
  • Townhouse / semi-detached7%
  • Other dwelling0%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Galston, the largest group is Car (driver) at 51%, followed by Worked at home (44%) and Walked (2%).

Car (driver)41.8%
Worked at home36.5%
Walked1.8%
Car (passenger)1.7%
Train0.3%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years30.0%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate3.4%Labour-force participation58.8%Employed full-time55.1%

Industries people work in

In Galston, the largest group is Construction at 16%, followed by Health care & social assistance (13%) and Education & training (10%).

Construction15.3%
Health care & social assistance12.6%
Education & training9.8%
Professional & technical9.6%
Retail trade8.0%
Manufacturing5.4%
Public administration & safety4.3%
Wholesale trade3.7%
Agriculture, forestry & fishing3.5%
Accommodation & food3.5%

Occupations people work in

In Galston, the largest group is Professionals at 25%, followed by Managers (20%) and Clerical & administrative (14%).

Professionals25.2%
Managers19.9%
Clerical & administrative14.2%
Technicians & trades13.6%
Community & personal service9.3%
Sales workers8.8%
Labourers5.6%
Machinery operators & drivers2.9%

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