Hopefield

Children under 15 make up 23.2% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. This contributes to a typical age of 38, making the area much younger than most similar places.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the community is predominantly of English and Australian ancestry. Only 10.5% of people were born overseas, a figure far below the New South Wales average.

English is the only language used at home, meaning there are no residents who speak little or no English. This is far below the state and national figures.

The community is more religious than most, with 64.2% identifying as Christian. The proportion of people with no religion is 21.1%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

A high number of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher at 23.6%. Qualifications are often linked to the local environment, with 19.6% of degrees in agriculture and environment.

Typical weekly household income is $2,208, which is well above the national figure of $1,746. However, only 12.1% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is lower than most areas.

The community is healthier than most, with no one needing help with daily activities and 0.0% reporting a mental health condition. This is well below the national figures.

Participation in unpaid work is very high, with 40.3% of people caring for children, far above the national figure. Volunteers also make up 23.6% of the population, which is well above the state average.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

Many people live alone at 36.4%, which is far above the national figure. However, there are no one-parent families in the area, and 95.7% of families are couples with children.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 84.8% have three or more bedrooms. While 42.4% are owned outright, typical weekly rent is $200, which is far below the national figure.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with every home owning at least one vehicle. While there are two public transport stops, the walk to the nearest one takes 90 minutes.

About 34.5% of the population moved house in the last five years, which is higher than most similar areas but well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Workforce participation is very high at 73.6%, far above the national figure, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Over half of the residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.