Rileys Hill

The community is far older than the state and national average, with 27.1% of people aged 65 and over. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 9.9% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%.

The area is mostly born in Australia (87.8%) and has a far lower proportion of overseas-born residents than the state average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 94.5% of residents, and the proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national figure.

More than half the population (51.9%) report no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 44.2%.

A smaller proportion of adults have a bachelor degree or higher compared to the state, and the rate of people completing Year 12 is far below the national average.

Typical weekly household income is $1,337, which is well below the national figure. Only 9.1% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a much lower rate than most other areas.

Residents are more likely to have long-term health conditions or need help with daily activities than people in most other areas, with arthritis and asthma being common.

Volunteering is very common here, with 28% of people volunteering, far above the national figure. There are also very high rates of unpaid housework and childcare compared to the state.

First Nations residents are noticeably younger than those in the rest of the state, with a typical age of 18. Their typical personal income is far above the national and state figures.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home. One-parent families are much more common than in most areas, while very few people live alone.

Every home in the area is a separate house, far exceeding the state average. Most homes are large, with 81.8% having three or more bedrooms, and typical monthly mortgage payments are well below the national figure.

Car use is essential, as 67.8% of people drive to work and every home has at least one motor vehicle. Public transport use is very low, despite having more stops per 1,000 people than the state average.

The population is relatively stable, with 28.5% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure.

While the unemployment rate is very low at 0%, the proportion of full-time employees is well below the national average. People commonly work in education, construction, and agriculture.

The area is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or a school.