Hill Top

The typical resident is 35, making the area noticeably younger than both the state and national figures. This is consistent with the high proportion of children under 15, who make up 23.2% of the population.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots are far fewer than the state average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, together accounting for over 90% of the community.

English is the primary language for 93.2% of people, and the proportion using another language at home is far below the national figure. Very few people, just 0.5%, speak little or no English.

About 42.8% of the community report having no religion, a figure well above the national average. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 51.0%.

Educational qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 39.7% of residents completing Year 12, far below the state and national figures. A high proportion of adults hold a Certificate III or IV.

Typical weekly household income is $1,924, which is higher than most similar areas and a little above the national figure. However, the proportion of high earners making $2,000 or more a week is well below the state average.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 31.6% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is well above the national figure, with asthma and arthritis being the most reported issues.

Unpaid childcare is very common, with 33.6% of people caring for children, a figure well above the national average. Conversely, volunteering is much lower than in most similar areas.

First Nations people make up 4.9% of the population, which is a little above the national figure. This community sees much higher typical household and personal incomes compared to the state and national averages.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household. This is consistent with the fact that 61.7% of households are couples with children.

Separate houses make up 98.5% of all homes, and 90.2% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms, far above the national average. Renting is much less common here than across the state.

Car use is dominant, with 65.8% of workers driving to work and very few people using public transport. Only 2.1% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well below the state average.

The area has seen a fair amount of movement, with 35.1% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are far fewer than the national average.

A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work, which is far above the state and national figures. Many residents work in construction, retail, or health care.

Walking is difficult for most residents, as no one lives within a 15-minute walk of groceries and very few are near a park. Most daily needs require a car, though 67.7% are within a 15-minute walk of health services.