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Hill Top
40 km²
A typical resident of Hill Top is 43, making the community noticeably older than the national average. It is a small, affluent area where families are the norm and homes are almost exclusively large, detached houses. The community is marked by high levels of volunteering and a strong preference for home ownership. With a high proportion of university-qualified adults and an absence of unemployment, it serves as a comfortable, car-dependent residential pocket in the Snowy Monaro region.
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Families with children are common here, as 20% of residents are under 15, which is a little above the national figure. The population is older than average, though the proportion of seniors aged 65 and over is much lower than in most similar areas.
About 16.5% of residents were born overseas, which is higher than in many similar areas but far below the New South Wales average. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries reported.
English is the main language for 82.6% of the community. While the proportion of people using another language at home is higher than in most similar areas, it remains far below the state and national figures.
A majority of residents report no religion at 52.2%, a figure that is far above both the state and national averages.
The community is well-qualified, with 66.7% of residents having completed Year 12, well above the national figure. About 23.3% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is much higher than in most similar areas.
Incomes are high here; the typical personal weekly income is $1,012, which is well above the national figure. Typical household earnings of $2,100 a week are also a little above the state average.
The community is in good health, with 70.4% of people reporting no long-term health conditions. Rates of mental health conditions and those needing daily help are much lower than in most other areas.
This is a highly active community where 31.4% of people volunteer, a figure far above the national average. Unpaid care is also common, with 32.6% of residents caring for children.
The First Nations population is very small. Those who do identify as First Nations are significantly older and have much lower typical incomes than the national average.
Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 2.8 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 74% of families.
Every single home in Hill Top is a separate house, and 100% of these homes have three or more bedrooms. Over half the community owns their home outright, and renting is far less common than across the state.
The area is entirely dependent on cars, with every home owning at least one vehicle and 60% owning two. There are no public transport stops or routes serving the community.
The population has been quite mobile recently, with 39.4% of residents moving house in the last five years.
The local workforce is very active, with 74.4% of adults working or looking for work, which is far above the national figure. Notably, there is no reported unemployment in the area.
Hill Top is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk of any home.
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