Hillsborough

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 6.0% of the population, which is much higher than most areas. The community is older than average, with a typical age of 46, though 20.0% are children under 15.

The area has a very traditional heritage, with English, Australian, and Irish ancestries dominating. No one in the community was born overseas, a figure far below the national average.

English is the only language used at home here. The proportion of people using another language is 0.0%, which is far below the figures for New South Wales and Australia.

Religious affiliation is higher than the national trend, with 38.0% identifying as Christian. Those with no religion make up 20.0% of the population, which is among the lowest for its level.

Educational qualifications are lower than the state average, with no adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 42.9% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure.

Family and household incomes are much higher than most similar areas, with a typical household earning $2,333 weekly. However, typical personal income is $669, which is a little below the national figure.

Mental health conditions are much more common here at 12.0%, well above the national average. About 6.0% of people need help with daily activities, which is higher than most areas.

Participation in unpaid work is very low, with 6.7% providing unpaid care and 0.0% volunteering. Both figures are well below the state and national averages.

There are 3 First Nations people in the area, whose typical age of 34 is far older than the national figure. Their household income of $2,749 is far above the state and national averages.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.1 people per home. Most are couples with children, who make up 72.5% of the community.

Housing costs are high, with a typical weekly rent of $550 and monthly home-loan payments of $2,492. Both figures are well above the national average.

The area is entirely car-dependent, as there are no public transport stops or routes. Roughly 26.9% of people work from home, which is well above the national average.

Residents are very settled, with only 24.0% moving in the last five years. This is far below the 40.7% national figure.

The community has no unemployment, though the full-time employment rate of 53.8% is well below the national average. Work is split mainly between agriculture, construction, and mining.

This is a car-dependent area with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk, and no public transport nearby.