Liston NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Liston, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Liston NSW is 130 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Liston is $496 per week ($25,792 per year). Median rent in Liston is $235 per week ($1,018 per month). Liston has a median age of 60 years, older than the national median of 38. Liston has a population density of 1.7 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (31% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Liston is $972.

There were 4 recorded offences in Liston in 2023-24, a rate of 31 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against person (2 offences).

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Liston Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Liston Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$496/wk
$25,792 per year
#8219 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$235/wk
$1,018 per month
#6749 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
60years
22 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$972/mo
Avg household size: 2 · 0.9 per bedroom

Liston Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.6% (67) Female 50.4% (68)

Population Density

1.7
people per km²
130 people · 77.0 km²

Households

2
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$1,156
Family income/wk

Liston Age Distribution

5-9
10-14
15-19
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Liston Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
73.5% 36 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
26.5% 13 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Liston Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Liston Religion

No Religion
31.3%
Catholic
20.6%
Not stated
18.3%
Anglican
13.0%
Uniting Church
6.9%
Baptist
4.6%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
3.1%
Pentecostal
2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Liston Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
53.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
40.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Liston Employment

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Employed full-time
26.2% 28 people
Employed part-time
26.2% 28 people
🏠
Not in labour force
47.7% 51 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Liston Qualifications

Advanced Diploma/Diploma
38.1%
Certificate III/IV
31.0%
Postgraduate Degree
16.7%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
7.1%
Bachelor Degree
7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Liston Occupation

Professionals
64.3%
Managers
35.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Liston Field of Study

Education
26.9%
Health
19.2%
Engineering
15.4%
Society & Culture
15.4%
Agriculture & Environment
11.5%
Management & Commerce
11.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Liston Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Liston Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk
7.0%
$400-$499/wk
22.8%
$800-$999/wk
15.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
15.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
10.5%
$4,000+/wk
7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Liston Marital Status

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Married
54.3% 63
↔️
Separated
5.2% 6
📋
Divorced
13.8% 16
🕊️
Widowed
6.9% 8
👤
Never married
19.8% 23

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Liston Ancestry

English
29.2%
Australian
23.2%
Irish
14.3%
Scottish
9.5%
German
7.1%
Dutch
3.6%
South African
3.6%
Sri Lankan
3.0%
Other
3.0%
Italian
1.8%
New Zealander
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Liston School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
47.4%
Secondary — Government
26.3%
Vocational Education
26.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Liston Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
5.4% 12
No need for assistance
94.6% 209

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Liston Volunteering

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Volunteer
36.5% 35
Not a volunteer
63.5% 61

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Liston How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
75.6%
Did not go to work
14.6%
Motorbike/Scooter
9.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Liston Car Ownership

1 vehicle
32.1%
2 vehicles
43.4%
3 vehicles
18.9%
4+ vehicles
5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Liston Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
11.1%
2 bedrooms
22.2%
3 bedrooms
35.6%
4 bedrooms
31.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Liston Population Mobility

17.0%
moved in the last year
29.9%
moved in the last 5 years
4.1%
unemployment rate (Census)
42.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Liston Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
226
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Liston Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
12
Mental health
9
Heart disease
5
Diabetes
4
Cancer
4
Lung condition
4
Asthma
3
Stroke
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Liston Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
16.9%
$1-$149/wk
5.1%
$150-$299/wk
6.8%
$300-$399/wk
6.8%
$400-$499/wk
10.2%
$500-$649/wk
5.1%
$650-$799/wk
8.5%
$800-$999/wk
20.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
5.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.8%
$3,500+/wk
8.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Liston Family Structure

Couple — no children
56.5%
Couple — children under 15
32.9%
One parent — no children under 15
7.1%
One parent — children under 15
3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Liston Military Service

🏅
Previously served
4.3% 4
👤
Never served
95.7% 90

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Liston Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
12.6% 12
Did not provide
87.4% 83

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Liston Children Ever Born

No children
9.4%
2 children
43.8%
3 children
37.5%
4 children
9.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Liston When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
3
1961–1970
5
1971–1980
4

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Liston Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
13.7%
5–14 hours
36.8%
15–29 hours
17.9%
30+ hours
12.6%
Did not do domestic work
18.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Liston Household Size

1 person
30.9%
2 persons
56.4%
3 persons
12.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Liston Where Residents Moved From

Same address
93
Moved from overseas
6
Moved from QLD
4
Moved from NSW
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Liston Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Liston Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2023-24 — 4 total

Other Against Person
2
Sexual Offences
1
Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Liston Rent Prices & Affordability

25%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $949/wk
Median Rent $235/wk
Rent-to-Income 24.8%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Liston

≈ $4,112/month
Median rent $235/wk
Left after rent $714/wk
Rent share 24.8%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Liston vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Liston

What is the population of Liston NSW?

The population of Liston NSW is 130 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.7 people per km².Liston is ranked #8,172 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Liston?

The median personal income in Liston NSW is $496 per week, or $25,792 per year.The median household income is $949 per week.Family income is $1,156 per week.Liston is ranked #8,219 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Liston?

Median rent in Liston NSW is $235 per week ($1,018 per month).Rent represents 24.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Liston ranks #6,749 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Liston?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Liston NSW is $972. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Liston?

The median age in Liston NSW is 60 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Liston a good suburb to live in?

Liston is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 130.The median income is $496/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (24.8% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 12355. All dollar figures in AUD.