Sleepy Hollow

The population is far older than the state and national figures, with a typical age of 47. About 17.1% are seniors aged 65 and over, and de facto relationships are well above the national average at 15.4%.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 85.4% born here. This means the proportion of people born overseas is far below the state and national levels, at just 4.9%.

While 85.4% of residents speak only English, the proportion using another language at home is higher than most similar areas, though still far below the state figure.

A majority of the community has no religion, at 51.2%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 11.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far below the state average of 27.8%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,375, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Personal weekly incomes are also a little below the state and national levels.

Health challenges are more common here, with 31.7% of people reporting a long-term health condition. This is well above the national average, and 8.1% of residents need help with daily activities.

This area has a much higher proportion of former Defence Force members than most areas, at 6.8%. Unpaid care for children is well below the national average, while unpaid housework is more common.

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

Family homes are common, with 45.3% being couples with children. People living alone are far less common here than in the rest of the state.

Every single home is a separate house, and 50% are owned outright, a figure far above the national average. Typical monthly home-loan payments are very high at $2,650.

The community is entirely reliant on cars, as 0% of residents use public transport to commute. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 47.6% owning two.

Residents tend to stay put, with only 26.1% moving in the last five years, which is far below the national rate of 40.7%.

The unemployment rate is 0.0%, though the number of people working or looking for work is lower than most areas. Full-time employment is also well below the national figure.

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.3. No residents live within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.