Hill End

The community is far older than the rest of Australia, with 30.6% of people aged 65 and over and very few children. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 8.1% of the population, which is well above the state and national figures.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the typical ancestry is English, Australian, or Irish. Only 12.6% of people were born overseas, a figure far below the New South Wales average.

English is the only language used at home here, which is far below the state and national levels where other languages are more common.

A large portion of the community has no religion, at 42.3%, which is well above the national figure. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 44.1%.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 29.7% of residents having completed Year 12. Only 10.9% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Weekly incomes are among the lowest in the country, with a typical personal income of $457. No households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the state and national averages.

Health challenges are common here; 37.8% of people have a long-term health condition, far above the national average. This includes a high rate of mental health conditions at 13.5%.

Volunteering is more common here than in most areas, with 20.8% of people pitching in. There are also more former Defence Force members than usual.

First Nations residents are typically much older than the national average, with a typical age of 59. Their usual personal income is $462, which is a little below the national figure.

The area has a high number of people living alone (51.0%) and very few one-parent families. Small household sizes are common, with the typical home holding only 1.8 people.

All homes in Hill End are separate houses, and 46.9% are owned outright, far above the national average. Rents and mortgage payments are also among the lowest at this level.

Working from home is very common here at 44.7%, far above the national figure. There is no public transport available, and every single home has at least one motor vehicle.

The population is very stable, with only 15.9% of people moving in the last five years, far below the state and national figures.

Only 39.6% of adults are working or looking for work, which is among the lowest for similar areas. The unemployment rate is 7.5%, slightly higher than the national average.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with no health services or public transport within a 15-minute walk. However, there are a high number of walkable amenities per resident, particularly parks and food and drink spots.