Hyndmans Creek

The area is far older than the state and national averages, with 36.6% of people aged 65 and over. Conversely, children under 15 make up 22% of the population, which is well above the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas origins are far fewer than in the state or nation. Those who identify with an ancestry most commonly list Australian, English, Irish, or Scottish.

English is the only language used at home by 95.1% of the community. This is far below the national and state proportions of people who speak a language other than English.

A large number of residents report no religion, at 46.3%, which is well above the national figure. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 41.5%.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most other areas, with only 34.4% of people completing Year 12. Just 9.1% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far below the state average.

Incomes are among the lowest in the region, with a typical weekly household income of $1,166, well below the national figure. No one in the community earns $2,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are much more common than elsewhere, particularly mental health conditions, which affect 22% of residents. However, no one in the area currently needs help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very high here, with 30.3% of people volunteering—far above the national rate. A high number of people also perform 15 or more hours of unpaid housework each week.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people currently living here. Data for First Nations residents shows a typical age of 67 years, which is far older than the national figure.

Family sizes are typical for the area, with an average of 2.4 people per home. Couples with children make up the largest group at 44.1%.

Rents are well below the national figure, with a typical weekly cost of $250. Monthly home loan payments are also lower than the state average at $1,661.

The community is highly reliant on cars or home-based work, as 43.5% of people work from home and there are no public transport stops or routes in the area.

Residents are very settled, with only 21.1% moving in the last five years. This is far below the national rate of 40.7%.

Working or looking for work is more common here than in most areas, though full-time employment is far below the state average. Many locals work in agriculture, forestry and fishing.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk. The terrain is also steeper than the state average.