Hydes Creek

The community is notably young, with a children's population well above the national figure. It is also a place where de facto relationships are far more common than in the rest of Australia, occurring in 28% of households.

While most residents were born in Australia, 13.5% were born overseas, which is higher than in similar areas. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, and Scottish.

English is the primary language here, with only 3.2% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure.

The area has a very high proportion of people with no religion at 69.7%, which is far above both the state and national averages.

Residents are well qualified, with 30.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national average. This high level of education is reflected in a workforce with a strong presence of professionals.

Typical household incomes are a little above the national figure, though very few households earn more than $3,000 a week. Personal incomes are about the same as those seen across the state.

The community is generally healthy, with long-term health conditions being much lower than in most other areas. Only 3.9% of people need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very common here, with a rate far above the national average. This spirit of service is seen alongside a high number of people who provide unpaid childcare and housework.

There are 3 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. This small group is far younger than the state average and earns much lower incomes.

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.0 people per home. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 65.6% of families.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and half are owned outright. While most homes have at least three bedrooms, the typical monthly mortgage payment is higher than the national figure.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with 0% of people using public transport to get to work. Nearly 29% of the workforce works from home.

About 38% of the population moved here in the last five years, though there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Full-time employment is far below the national average, and fewer people are working or looking for work than in most other areas. Construction and professional services are the main industries.

There are no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk, and the terrain is steeper than the state average, making the area completely car-dependent.