Hanging Rock

Hanging Rock is far older than most areas, with a typical age of 58. Seniors make up 38.8% of the population, while children under 15 are well below the national figure at 11.2%.

People born overseas make up 27.6% of the community, which is about the same as the national figure. English is the most common ancestry at 45.9%, followed by Australian and Scottish.

English is the primary language for 83.7% of residents. While 5.1% use another language at home, this is far below the New South Wales figure of 26.6%.

A large proportion of the community has no religion at 44.9%, which is well above the national figure. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 41.8%.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 37.5% of residents completing Year 12, far below the state average of 58.9%. There are no schools within 3 km.

Typical incomes are among the lowest at this level, with a typical weekly household income of $849, far below the national figure of $1,746.

Health challenges are much higher here than in most areas. Long-term health conditions affect 36.7% of people, and 8.2% need help with daily activities.

Volunteerism is higher than most areas at 21.2%. Unpaid care is also common, with 15.3% providing care, far above the national figure of 11.9%.

First Nations people are a key part of the community, but they face significant economic gaps with a typical personal income of $410, well below the national figure.

Living alone is very common, with 53.3% of people in single-person homes, far above the state average of 25%.

Home ownership is high, with 57.8% of homes owned outright, far above the national average. Most homes are separate houses, though they typically have fewer bedrooms than most areas.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. Every home has at least one motor vehicle.

The population is very stable, with only 23.2% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Working or looking for work is much less common here than elsewhere, at only 36.5%. Many of those employed work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.2. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.