Hobbys Yards

This is an older community where the typical resident is 51. First Nations people make up 9% of the population, which is well above the state and national figures, while children under 15 are less common than in most areas.

The area is entirely composed of Australian-born residents, with no one born overseas. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, Irish and Scottish.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the state and national proportions for language diversity.

Christianity is the most common religion at 51.7%, while the share of people with no religion is well below the national figure.

About 18.2% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is higher than most similar areas. Qualifications are often linked to the land, with 22.2% in agriculture and environment.

While typical household incomes are a little below the national figure, personal incomes are well above. However, 35.1% of people earn under $650 a week.

Mental health conditions are a little more common here than in the rest of the state. Around 27% of people have a long-term health condition, which is about the same as the national figure.

Local residents are very active in their community, with a volunteering rate that is far above the national average. Unpaid care and housework are also much more common here than in most areas.

First Nations residents in Hobbys Yards are far older than the national average, with a typical age of 36. While household incomes are a little above the national figure, personal incomes for this group are far below.

Living arrangements are varied, with 35.5% of people living alone, a figure far above the national average. However, 50.9% of households are couples with children.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, all of which are detached. A huge 61.3% of these homes are owned outright, far above the state figure, and typical rents are much lower than the national average.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with every home owning at least one vehicle and no one using public transport to get to work. About 26.5% of the workforce works from home.

The population is very stable, with only 13.1% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the main industry, employing 32.7% of the workforce. There is currently no unemployment in the area.

Hobbys Yards is completely car-dependent, with no schools, shops, or health services within a 15-minute walk.