Lake Hume Village

The population is noticeably older than the national figure, and there are no children under 15. De facto relationships are much more common here than in most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the proportion of people born overseas is far below the state and national figures. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

While 11.9% of people use another language at home—which is much higher than in similar areas—this is still far below the national average. Everyone in the village speaks English.

A large proportion of the community reports having no religion, a figure that is well above the national average.

Many residents have completed Year 12, and there is a higher than usual number of adults with a bachelor degree or higher, though this remains well below the state average.

Personal incomes are well above the national figure, and the typical family earns a little more than the average Australian family. However, typical household incomes are much lower than in most areas.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, though no one requires help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very common, with 23.5% of people helping out, which is far above the state average. There is also a high number of former Defence Force members.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area.

Nearly half of all residents live alone, which is far above the national figure. This helps explain why the average home holds only 1.7 people, among the lowest for its level.

Most people live in other types of dwellings rather than separate houses. Rent is far below the national figure, and typical monthly mortgage payments are among the lowest in the country.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with no public transport routes or stops available. About 12.5% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well above the national average.

The village has seen significant movement recently, with 52.8% of people arriving in the last five years—a rate far above the state and national figures.

Full-time employment is slightly above the national average, and there is currently no unemployment. People mostly work in accommodation, food, and health care.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with no schools, groceries, or health services within a 15-minute walk. However, almost every home is within a short walk of a park.