Hilgay

The typical resident is 46, making the area far older than the state and national average of 38. However, children under 15 make up 20.7% of the population, which is a little above the national figure.

This is a community with deep local roots, as no one was born overseas and the population is far below the state and national figures for overseas birth. Those with listed ancestry are mainly Australian, German and English.

English is the only language used at home, meaning the proportion of people using another language is far below the national figure.

Religious affiliation is low here, with the 13.8% of people reporting no religion being among the lowest for similar areas and far below the national figure.

Education levels are among the lowest for similar areas, with no residents holding a bachelor degree and only 14.3% completing Year 12, which is far below the state figure.

While household income is a little above the national figure, the typical weekly family income of $1,375 is well below the state and national averages.

Residents are generally healthy, with the 17.2% of people reporting a long-term health condition being far below the national figure.

Community spirit is high, with 22.7% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure. Unpaid child care is also much more common here than in most areas.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living here, a figure that is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

Homes in Hilgay are larger than usual, with an average of 3.2 people per home, which is well above the state and national figure of 2.5.

The typical weekly rent of $222 is far below the national figure. This high density of residents is also seen in bedrooms, where the 1.2 people per room is well above the national average.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes available.

The population is very stable, with only 17.2% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure.

About 59.1% of adults are working or looking for work, which is a little below the national figure.

The area is strictly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.1, as there are almost no amenities or services within walking distance.