Hillvue

Hillvue is noticeably older than the national figure, with a typical age of 42 and a high proportion of seniors aged 65 and over. It also has a significant First Nations population, which is well above the state and national averages.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 7% of people born overseas, a figure far below the state and national averages. English, Irish, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

Most residents speak only English at home, though the proportion using another language is higher than in most similar areas. Very few people speak little or no English, which is well below the national figure.

The area is more religious than most similar places, with 63.9% of people identifying as Christian. Those with no religion make up 29.1%, which is well below the national figure.

Educational qualifications are lower than the state average, with only 15% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Around 44% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the New South Wales figure.

Typical personal and household incomes are about the same as the national figures. However, the number of households earning $3,000 or more a week is well below the state and national averages.

A high proportion of residents live with long-term health conditions, at 34.5%, which is well above the national figure. Mental health conditions are also more common here than in most similar areas.

More people here provide unpaid care and look after children than in most other areas. Volunteering is also more common than in the state and nation, with 16.3% of people pitching in.

The First Nations community is large, with a typical age of 20, making them noticeably younger than the state average. They also speak a First Nations language at a rate higher than most other areas.

One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas. Most homes are occupied by couples with children, and typical household sizes are about the same as the national average.

Homes here are much larger than usual, with 93% having three or more bedrooms and 93.3% being separate houses. Homeownership is strong, as 39.4% of homes are owned outright, well above the national figure.

The area is very car-dependent, with 63.3% of people driving to work and only 0.2% using public transport. Working from home is also far less common here than across New South Wales.

Movement into the area is high, with 40.7% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are far more common here than in the state or nation.

More adults are working or looking for work compared to the state average. Full-time employment is also well above the national figure, with many people working in health, retail, and education.

While most homes are within a short walk of a park or public transport, the area is generally not very walkable. Access to groceries and health services within a 15-minute walk is far below the state average.