Hilldale

First Nations people make up 12.4% of the population, which is well above the state and national figures. The typical resident is 45, making the area noticeably older than the Australian average.

The community is overwhelmingly born in Australia, with 90.2% of residents born here. Only 4.1% were born overseas, a figure far below the New South Wales average.

English is the only language used at home by 97.4% of residents. This means the area is far less linguistically diverse than the rest of the state.

Most people identify as Christian, at 68.9%. Those reporting no religion make up 30.6%, which is well below the national figure.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 40.4% of residents completing Year 12, which is far below the state average. However, 16.9% hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical weekly household income is $1,550, which is a little below the national figure. Personal incomes are also lower than usual, with 45.5% of people earning under $650 a week.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 33.7% of people. Conversely, those needing help with daily activities are well below the national average at 2.6%.

Residents are very active in their community, with 20.8% volunteering, well above the national figure. Unpaid care is also common, with 33.1% caring for children and 30.5% doing significant housework.

There are 24 First Nations people in the area. Their typical personal income is $824 per week, which is well above the New South Wales and national figures.

Families tend to be larger here, with 2.8 people per home, a little above the national average. Couples with children make up 54.5% of households.

Every single home in Hilldale is a separate house. Home ownership is high, with 45.5% owned outright, far above the national figure.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as 0.0% of people commute by public transport. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 34.8% having two and 31.8% having three.

The community is relatively stable, with only 27.2% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national average.

Working age residents are more active than in most areas, with 66.2% working or looking for work. The most common industries are professional and technical services and construction.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.3. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school, grocery store, or health service.