Hill End

The area is far older than the state and national figures, with 26.3% of residents aged 65 and over. While children under 15 make up 17.5% of the population, which is about the same as the national average, the typical resident is 46.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the community is far less diverse than Victoria, with only 8.8% born overseas. The most common ancestries are Australian (48.5%) and English (43.3%).

English is the main language here, spoken by 95.9% of the population. This means the proportion of people using another language at home is far below the state and national figures.

A very high proportion of residents report no religion at 62.6%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is far below state and national levels, with only 14.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 45.9% having completed Year 12.

Typical weekly incomes are well below the state and national figures, with a typical personal income of $642. However, 23.4% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is slightly higher than most areas.

Health needs are higher than usual here, as 32.7% of people have a long-term health condition. This is well above the national figure, and 7% of residents need help with daily activities.

Unpaid housework is very common, with 31.5% of people doing 15 or more hours a week, far above the state average. Additionally, 17.1% of people volunteer, which is well above the national figure.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is very small, with only zero people recorded. The First Nations residents who are present are noticeably older and earn a personal income far above the national figure.

Families with children are common, with 58.4% of households consisting of couples with children. One-parent families are much less common here than in most other areas.

Every single home in Hill End is a separate detached house, and 90.6% have three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is very high, with 45.3% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure.

The community is entirely car-dependent, with no one using public transport to get to work and every home owning at least one vehicle. It takes about 94 minutes to drive to the city.

The population is relatively stable, as only 27.8% of people have moved in the last five years, which is far below the national rate.

Working or looking for work is more common here than in most areas, though full-time employment is far below the state average. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.2, far below the state average. There are no schools, shops, or health services within a 15-minute walk.