Hawks Nest

The area is far older than the national average, with 42.3% of people aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 10.0%, which is well below the 18.2% seen across Australia.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 14.4% were born overseas, which is higher than in similar areas. English is the most common ancestry at 43.6%, followed by Australian at 35.0%.

English is the primary language for 86.8% of the community. Only 5.0% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Over half of the population identify as Christian, while 30.8% of residents report having no religion, a figure well below the 38.9% national average.

Education levels are lower than the state average, with only 40.8% of residents completing Year 12. However, 18.8% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is more common than in many similar areas.

Incomes are much lower than the national average, with a typical household earning $1,096 a week. Only 12.0% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, far below the 22.6% across Australia.

Health challenges are common here, as 40.4% of people have a long-term health condition. This is far above the national figure of 27.7%, and 9.7% of residents need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is common, with 18.4% of people giving their time, well above the 14.1% national average. Unpaid housework is also more frequent here than in most areas.

First Nations people make up 5.8% of the population, a little above the national average. This group faces significant challenges, with an unemployment rate of 19.4%, which is well above the 12.3% seen across Australia.

The community is largely made up of smaller households, with 34.8% of people living alone. This is well above the national average and consistent with the high proportion of seniors.

Home ownership is very high, with 54.8% of homes owned outright, far above the 31.0% national figure. Most homes are separate houses, and 73.6% have three or more bedrooms.

Cars are essential for most, as 0.0% of people commute by public transport. However, 22.2% of those who work do so from home, which is slightly above the national average.

The area has seen significant movement, with 43.6% of residents moving in the last five years. This is a little above the national average of 40.7%.

Few adults are working or looking for work, at just 37.0%, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%. The most common industries for those employed are health care, social assistance and accommodation.

The area is very walkable, with a score of 6.6. Nearly all homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, and 85.8% are near health services, far above the state average.