Hillgrove

The population is far older than the national typical age of 38, and children under 15 make up only 9.2% of the community. Seniors aged 65 and over are well above the state average at 20.7%.

The area is predominantly Australian-born, with only 5.2% of people born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. English, Australian, Irish, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 81% of residents, and the proportion of people using another language at home is far below the state average.

More than half of the community identifies as Christian, while 26.4% report having no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with 40.8% of residents completing Year 12, which is far below the state average of 58.9%.

Incomes are notably low, with the typical weekly household earning $1,021, far below the national figure of $1,746. No households earn $3,000 or more per week.

A little more than one in four residents has a long-term health condition, and 6.9% need help with daily activities, which is slightly above the national average.

Community spirit is high, with 20.5% of people volunteering, well above the national figure of 14.1%. There is also a much higher rate of former Defence Force members compared to most areas.

There are three First Nations people in the area, with a typical age of 55, which is far older than the national typical age of 24.

Living arrangements are distinctive, as 35.9% of people live alone, far above the national figure of 25.6%. Households are generally small, with 2.2 people per home.

Every home in Hillgrove is a separate house, and 54.7% are owned outright, far above the national average of 31%. Typical weekly rent is $238, well below the national figure.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, with no one using public transport to commute and every home owning at least one vehicle.

About 29.2% of residents moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is well above the national average at 64.8%, with many people working in agriculture, forestry, fishing, or education.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk; only parks are accessible on foot.