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Red Hill
5 km²
Older adults and established families shape the community of Red Hill, where the typical resident is 42. This is an affluent area with a highly educated workforce, seen in the very high proportion of residents with university degrees. Most people live in large, owned homes and enjoy a very walkable neighborhood. While the population has shrunk slightly since 2011, the area remains a high-advantage pocket of the territory with a strong professional profile.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
25 schools within reach make Red Hill convenient for families.
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The population is noticeably older than the national average, with 18.9% being seniors. It is a stable community where 18.8% of residents are children, though the total population shrank by 3.2% since 2011.
People born overseas make up 28.7% of the area, a figure that rose 3.2 points since 2011. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, Irish, and Scottish.
Language diversity is higher than in most similar areas, with 23.3% of people using a language other than English at home. This rose 3.8 points since 2011, though only 1.3% of residents speak little or no English.
About 40.1% of people report having no religion, a figure that rose 15 points since 2011. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 45.3%.
Education levels are far above the national figure, with 55.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is a significant increase from 2011, and 84.4% of residents have completed Year 12.
Incomes are among the highest in the region; the typical family earns $4,667 a week, which is far above the national figure. Over half of all households earn $3,000 or more weekly.
Residents generally report fewer long-term health conditions than most areas. Only 7.1% of people have a mental health condition, which is a little below the territory average.
Volunteer rates are very high at 25.0%, far above the national figure. Community participation is also seen in unpaid care, with 13.7% of people providing unpaid care.
The First Nations community is small, with only 25 people. The typical personal income for this group is far below the national figure at $225.
Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 2.8 people per household. This is consistent with the high proportion of couples with children, who make up 70% of families.
Housing is dominated by separate houses, 79.1% of which are owned. The area has a high rate of outright ownership at 39.2%, and typical monthly mortgage payments are very high at $3,500.
Most people drive to work, but 15% work from home, an increase of 9 points since 2011. The area is very close to the city, with a typical drive time of just 8 minutes.
The community is quite mobile, with 44.6% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 13.6% of the population.
Employment is strong and mostly full-time, with a very low unemployment rate of 3.4%. Many residents work in public administration and safety, or professional and technical roles.
Red Hill is one of the most advantaged areas in the territory, scoring a 10 out of 10 for overall advantage. Since 2021, the population estimate has grown by 15.7%.
The area experiences an average annual rainfall of 807mm, which is a little below the territory average. Minimum temperatures are among the lowest for similar areas.
The neighborhood is very walkable, with 94% of homes having a 15-minute-city walkshed. Most residents can easily walk to parks, schools, and groceries, though very few have health services within a 15-minute walk.