Hernani

The population is far older than the national figure, with 26.5% of residents aged 65 and over. At the same time, children under 15 make up 22.2% of the community, which is well above the state and national figures.

The community is almost entirely born in Australia, with no residents born overseas. Most people identify as having Australian, English, or Scottish ancestry.

English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another language, a figure far below the state and national averages.

Nearly half the community (48.7%) reports having no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the other primary affiliation at 49.6%.

A bachelor degree or higher is held by 22.7% of adults, which is well below the state average. However, 51.2% of residents completed Year 12, a figure higher than in most similar areas.

Typical weekly household income is $1,375, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Despite this, 19.4% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is higher than most similar areas.

Residents enjoy better health than most areas, with only 22.2% reporting a long-term health condition and 2.6% needing help with daily activities, both of which are well below the state and national figures.

Community spirit is high, with 33% of people volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%. This is consistent with a high rate of unpaid housework and child care compared to other areas.

The First Nations population is very small. The typical person in this group is 66, which is far older than the national figure of 24.

Homes are generally larger than average, with 2.7 people per dwelling. Couples with children make up 64.4% of families, though 27.8% of people live alone, which is a little above the national figure.

Housing is almost exclusively separate houses, with 100% of dwellings being detached. This is a very affordable area, as typical weekly rents are $183 and typical monthly loan payments are $1,000, both far below national figures.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops and every home owning at least one vehicle. Working from home is very common, with 47.2% of people doing so, far above the national average.

The community is very stable, with only 20.6% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the primary industries, employing 64.2% of the workforce. Full-time employment is well above the national average, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%.

The area has a walkability score of 0.1, making it completely car-dependent. No residents live within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or public transport.