Hickeys Creek

This is an older community where the typical resident is 58, far older than the national figure of 38. Seniors make up 39.1% of the population, while children under 15 are far fewer than the state average at just 7.8%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots are far fewer than in the wider state. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, each reported by 41.4% of people.

English is the only language used at home by 93.0% of residents. No one in the area uses another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

About 46.9% of people report having no religion, which is far above the state average. Christianity is also common, accounting for 45.3% of the population.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 33.6% of people completing Year 12. Just 10.1% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Incomes are much lower than the national average, with a typical household earning $1,125 a week. More than half of all individuals earn under $650 weekly.

Long-term health conditions are very common here, affecting 45.3% of residents. This is far above the national figure, and 14.1% of people live with a mental health condition.

Unpaid housework is very common, with 35.3% of people doing 15 or more hours a week. Additionally, 8.5% of residents have served in the Defence Force, which is well above the national average.

First Nations people make up 7.0% of the population, well above the national figure. The typical First Nations resident is 47, far older than the national average of 24.

Homes are smaller than usual, with 2.1 people per dwelling. While 28.8% of people live alone, one-parent families are slightly more common here than in most other areas.

Home ownership is very high, with 57.6% of homes owned outright. Rent is much lower than the national average at $150 a week, and almost all residents live in separate houses.

Every home in the area has at least one motor vehicle, and 52.9% have two. While there are a few bus stops, no one uses public transport to commute to work.

The community is very stable, as only 22.3% of residents moved house in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Fewer people are working or looking for work compared to other areas, at 45.4%. The unemployment rate is 11.1%, which is well above the national average of 5.1%.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk for any resident.