Hampton

Residents here are far older than the state average, with 27.1% aged 65 and over. This is reflected in the very small number of children under 15, which is among the lowest for areas of this level.

Most people were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots are far fewer than the national figure. English ancestry is the most common, at 40.7%.

English is the primary language for 80.5% of residents. Only 3.4% use another language at home, which is far below the state and national figures.

Over half the community identifies as Christian. Those with no religion make up 27.1%, a figure that is far below the national average.

The area is well-qualified, with 28.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is much higher than most similar areas and slightly above the national figure.

Typical household income is $1,446 a week, which is well below the state and national figures. However, 24% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is higher than most similar areas.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than elsewhere, affecting 33.9% of people. Arthritis and asthma are the most reported conditions.

Unpaid care is common, with 15.7% of people providing support, and 32.4% doing over 15 hours of housework weekly. This is far above the national average.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area.

Homes are generally small, with a typical size of 1.9 people, well below the national figure. Most households are couples without children.

Home ownership is very high, as 52% of homes are owned outright. Nearly all residents live in separate houses, though they are more likely to have fewer than three bedrooms compared to most areas.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops and zero people commuting by bus or train. This is consistent with 32.1% of the workforce working from home.

The population is relatively stable, with only 28% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The unemployment rate is 0.0%, though fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas. Many are employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing.

Hampton is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or parks.