Big Hill

The community is much older than most areas, with 21.8% of people aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 10.3%, which is well below the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 7.7%, a figure far below the state and national averages. Common ancestries include Australian, English, and Scottish.

English is the sole language used at home, with no one reporting another language or speaking little to no English, which is far below the national average.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most areas, as those with no religion make up 26.9%, which is well below the national figure.

Educational qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 11.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 33.8% completing Year 12, far below the national figures.

Typical incomes are much higher than in most areas, with a typical weekly household income of $2,333, which is well above both the state and national figures.

While long-term health conditions are about the same as the national figure at 28.2%, the rate of mental health conditions is much lower than in most areas.

Unpaid care for others is much more common than usual at 15.5%, and 4.3% of residents served in the Defence Force, which is higher than most areas.

The First Nations community is a significant part of the area, with a typical personal income of $1,374 and an age of 39, both far above the state and national figures.

Half of all households are couples without children, and there are no one-parent families, which is far below the national figure.

Rent is quite high for the area, with a typical weekly rent of $550, which is well above the state and national averages.

The area is highly car-dependent, with no public transport stops and a long drive time of 118 minutes to the city; however, 37.9% of people work from home.

The population is relatively mobile, with 37.2% of residents having moved in the last five years, though this is a little below the state average.

Full-time employment is very high at 82.8%, far above the national figure, and there is no unemployment. Most people work in agriculture, health, or professional services.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0 and no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.