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Hughes
359 km²
Far higher household incomes than the national average set Hughes apart as an affluent community. It is a wealthy area where the typical family earns $2,725 a week, well above the national figure. The neighbourhood is largely made up of established families with children, which is reflected in the high number of large homes. This professional character is further seen in the high percentage of residents with university degrees and a strong trend toward working from home.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
54 schools within reach make Hughes convenient for families.
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The area is family-oriented, with 20.1% of people being children under 15, which is a little above the national figure. While the typical age is 39, the senior population rose 7.3 points since 2011 to reach 16.5%.
People born overseas make up 21.3% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%. This proportion has fallen significantly, dropping 16 points since 2011.
English is the main language for 79.2% of residents. Those using another language at home make up 17.5%, a figure that is well below both the state and national averages and has fallen 19 points since 2011.
Christianity is the most common faith at 58.0%. People reporting no religion make up 31.5%, which is well below the national figure, though this group grew by 20 points since 2011.
Educational attainment is high, with 28.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is slightly above the national average, and the proportion of people who completed Year 12 is well above the state figure at 63.6%.
Household wealth is very high, with 36.2% earning $3,000 or more a week, far above the national figure of 22.6%. Typical weekly household income is $2,393, which is well above the national average.
Residents generally report good health; only 4.4% need help with daily activities, which is lower than most similar areas. Mental health conditions affect 7.2% of the population, a little below the national figure.
Unpaid care is common here, as 29.9% of people care for children, well above the national average. Additionally, 24.2% of residents do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework weekly, among the highest for its level.
Homes are typically larger than average, with 2.9 people per household. This is consistent with the fact that 67.2% of households are couples with children, while those living alone are much fewer than in most areas.
Large homes dominate the area, with 81.3% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is uncommon at 19.0%, far below the national average, and 35.0% of homes are owned outright.
Working from home is very common at 38.1%, far above the national figure. While 922 public transport stops serve the area, only 2.2% of people use public transport to commute.
The community is very stable, with only 30.5% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national average. Recent arrivals from overseas are also among the lowest at 6.2%.
The local workforce is active, with 65.5% of adults working or looking for work, well above the national average. The unemployment rate is very low at 3.2%.
The area is very walkable, with 98.0% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a park. Most homes also have a 15-minute walk to groceries and schools.