Cecil Hills

The typical resident is 38 years old, and the community is much younger than the national average, with only 12.4% of people aged 65 or over. The population has shrank slightly since 2016, and those in de facto relationships are well below the state and national figures.

This is a culturally diverse area where 44.2% of people were born overseas, a figure far above the national average. The most common ancestries include Italian, Australian, and Vietnamese.

Language diversity is very high, with 57.8% of residents using a language other than English at home, which is far above the national figure. Consequently, the proportion of people who speak little or no English is also well above the state and national averages.

Religious affiliation is common here, with 64.9% of people identifying as Christian. This explains why the 10.8% who report no religion is far below the national average.

The area has a strong record of school completion, with 64.5% of residents finishing Year 12, which is well above the national figure. However, the 20.3% of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is well below the state and national averages.

Households here are generally wealthy, with 34.7% earning $3,000 or more a week, far above the national figure. The typical weekly household income of $2,409 is also well above the national average.

Residents are generally healthy, with the rate of long-term health conditions and mental health conditions being well below the national average. However, the 6% of people needing help with daily activities is slightly higher than most other areas.

Participation in volunteering is low at 7.1%, which is well below the national figure. There are also far fewer people caring for children unpaid compared to most other areas.

The First Nations population is very small, though those who are present have a median personal income of $1,374, which is far above the national figure. Notably, 32% speak a First Nations language, far above the national average.

Homes here are large, with 3.6 people per household, well above the national figure. This is consistent with the fact that 72.8% of the community are couples with children, while very few people live alone.

The landscape is dominated by large houses, with 94.8% being separate houses and 96.8% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is uncommon here, and those who do pay a typical weekly rent of $550, which is well above the national average.

Most residents rely on cars, and only 0.5% commute by public transport, which is much lower than most areas. Working from home has become very common, rising from 3.4% in 2016 to 30.9% in 2021.

The community is very stable, as only 22.2% of people moved in the last five years, a figure far below the national average. Recent arrivals from overseas are also among the lowest for similar areas.

Working or looking for work is less common here than nationally, with 57.1% of adults in the workforce. Full-time employment has fallen significantly since 2016, and the unemployment rate is about the same as the national figure.

The area is highly advantaged in terms of access to money and resources, ranking higher than 90% of similar areas. Overall, it is more advantaged than about 70% of all areas.

The area experiences higher rainfall than the state average, with 977mm annually. Maximum temperatures are about the same as the state average, while minimums are a little higher.

Most homes are within a short walk of parks, schools, and groceries, making it more walkable than the state average in those categories. However, access to health services on foot is very poor, with only 1.3% of homes within a 15-minute walk.