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Hillside
62 km²
Young families are a defining feature of Hillside, where over a quarter of residents are children under 15. This East Gippsland community is markedly different from the state average, with a high proportion of couples with children and very few people living alone. It is a largely Australian-born area where a high number of residents volunteer and manage large households. The typical resident is 39 years old, creating a community that feels youthful compared to many similar regions.
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Children under 15 make up 25.2% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. De facto relationships are also more common here than in most other areas.
The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 92.8% born here. This is far below the Victoria and national averages for overseas birthplaces.
English is the primary language for 94.8% of residents. The proportion of people using another language at home is far below the state and national figures.
Nearly half of residents (49.0%) report having no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%.
Around 19.2% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is higher than most similar areas but well below the state average.
Typical household income is $1,875 per week, which is about the same as the state figure. Personal income is slightly higher than the national typical of $805.
The community is slightly healthier than average, with 26.2% of people reporting a long-term health condition, which is a little below the national figure.
Engagement is very high, with 28.1% of people volunteering—far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid childcare is also very common here.
The First Nations population is small, with a typical age of 46, which is far older than the national typical of 24.
Homes are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 63.8% of families.
Every single home is a separate house, and 93.3% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare here at just 8.7%, far below the national average.
The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one using public transport to commute and every single home owning at least one motor vehicle.
The community has seen significant movement, with 46.2% of residents moving in the last five years, well above the national figure.
Work participation is far above the national average, with 74.6% of adults working or looking for work. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.
The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no grocery stores or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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