Hazelwood South

The typical resident is 42, which is noticeably older than the national figure. While 20.8% of the population are seniors, 18.7% are children under 15, and about 3.5% of residents are First Nations people.

Most of the community was born in Australia, and only 9.3% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, and Scottish.

English is the primary language for almost everyone, with only 2.4% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure, and no one in the area speaks little or no English.

A large majority of residents, 58.1%, have no religion, which is far above the state and national figures. Christianity is the only other significant affiliation at 37.7%.

About 16.5% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is well below the national figure. Many residents have a Certificate III or IV, and 47.5% completed Year 12.

Typical weekly household income is $1,937, which is a little above the national figure. About 23.2% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, a rate that is higher than most similar areas.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 31.1% of people. This includes higher-than-average rates of arthritis, asthma, and mental health conditions.

Unpaid work is very common, with 34.6% of people doing 15 or more hours of housework weekly, which is far above the national figure. Many residents also provide unpaid care or have served in the Defence Force.

The First Nations community is small, with a typical personal income of $450, which is well below the national figure. Children are very prominent in this group, with a typical age of only 6 years.

Families are common, with 57% of households being couples with children. Very few people live alone (12.1%), which is far below the national figure, and homes typically hold 2.7 people.

Housing is dominated by large separate houses, with 97% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Nearly half (49.5%) are owned outright, and no one in the area is renting.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, as every home has at least one vehicle and no one commutes by public transport. Most people drive to work, and the drive to the city takes about 104 minutes.

The population is very stable, with only 17.1% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

About 58.9% of adults are working or looking for work, with a low unemployment rate of 2.9%. Common industries include electricity, gas, and water, as well as healthcare and construction.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk, and the terrain is steeper than the state average.