Hinton

The area has a First Nations population of 7.2%, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%. Residents are generally older than those in the rest of the state, with a typical age of 44.

Australia is the birthplace for 92.1% of residents, and only 6.4% were born overseas, a figure far below the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the sole language for almost everyone, with 97.9% using it at home. This is far below the national figure for language diversity, and effectively no one speaks little or no English.

Christianity is the dominant faith at 75.2%. Meanwhile, 20.8% of people report no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

While 17.3% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is higher than most similar areas, this remains well below the national figure. Year 12 completion is also far below the state average at 43.6%.

Household incomes are high, with 32.2% earning $3,000 or more a week, well above the national figure. Typical weekly family income is $2,368, which is a little above the national average.

About 33.1% of people have a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure. Arthritis and asthma are the most common reported conditions.

Community involvement is high, with 18.1% of people volunteering, well above the national figure. There is also a higher rate of unpaid housework and childcare than in most areas.

First Nations residents in Hinton fare well, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and a Year 12 completion rate of 50.0%, which is far above the national average.

Families are larger here than in most areas, with 2.7 people per home. About 60.8% of households are couples with children, and very few people live alone.

The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses, with 98.8% of homes being detached. Large homes are the norm, as 89.5% have three or more bedrooms.

The community is car-dependent, with 54.8% of workers driving and no one using public transport to commute. Almost every home owns at least one vehicle.

The population is relatively stable, with 29.3% moving in the last five years, far below the national figure. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas. The unemployment rate is low at 2.3%, which is a little below the national figure.

Walkability is very low, as no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services. The area is considered car-dependent with a low walkability score of 1.7.