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Huskisson - Vincentia

31 km²

A growing number of people have moved to Huskisson - Vincentia since 2011, with the population rising by 27% to reach 4,844. This is a notably older community where the typical resident is 52, and nearly 30% are seniors. Its character is shaped by a high proportion of homeowners and a workforce with a strong professional background. The area feels relaxed and spacious, with many large detached houses and a high rate of volunteering among residents.

Huskisson - Vincentia is well supplied with schools for its relatively small share of children.

The area's schools rate below its broader socio-economic standing.

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The community is far older than the national figure, with 30% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 14.2%, which is well below the state and national averages.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 18.9% were born overseas. English is the most common ancestry at 42.9%, followed by Australian and Irish.

English is the primary language for 87.2% of the community. Only 7.9% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national average.

There has been a sharp rise in people reporting no religion, increasing by 23 points since 2011 to reach 45.2%. This is well above the national figure.

The area has seen a rise in qualifications, with 26.7% of adults now holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is an increase of 9.3 points since 2011.

Typical household income is $1,501 a week, which is a little below the national figure. However, 12.7% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly, a figure higher than in most similar areas.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 34% of residents. Arthritis is the most reported condition at 14.4%.

Participation is high, with 19.3% of people volunteering, which is well above the national rate. There is also a very strong connection to the Defence Force, with 9.5% of residents having served.

First Nations people make up 3.3% of the population. This group is noticeably older than the state average, with a typical age of 30.

Homes are generally smaller in size, with 2.2 people per home. This is partly because 29.9% of people live alone, which is well above the national average.

Home ownership is very high, with 47.9% of homes owned outright. Most people live in separate houses, and 82.9% of homes have three or more bedrooms.

Car use is dominant, with 61.2% of people driving to work and only 0.2% using public transport. The walk to the nearest transport stop is much longer than in most areas.

The area is quite mobile, with 44.2% of people having moved in the last five years. This is well above the national average.

Only 50.7% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, which is a little below the national average.

The area is generally more advantaged than 70% of similar regions, with an overall advantage score of 1,037, placing it above the national average.

The area receives much more rainfall than the state average, with 1,467mm annually. Temperatures are slightly milder, with a lower average maximum than the state figure.

Most people can easily walk to a park or public transport, though 40.1% of homes are within 15 minutes of a school, which is far below the state average.

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