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Hillside
8 km²
Higher typical incomes and a strong employment rate define Hillside, where families enjoy a relatively prosperous lifestyle. The typical household earns $2,190 a week, which is well above the national figure. It is a young community with many children and a high proportion of large family homes. This character is shaped by a diverse, working population with a strong connection to both Australian and overseas roots.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
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This is a young area where the typical resident is 36, and nearly 20% of the population are children under 15. Seniors are much less common here than in most other areas, making up only 9.6% of the community.
The community is diverse, with 30.2% of people born overseas. While Australian and English are the most common ancestries, there is a significant Italian presence at 13.4%.
Language diversity is very high, as 34.9% of residents use a language other than English at home. This is far above the national figure of 22.3%.
Religious affiliation is high compared to other areas, with 62.7% of people identifying as Christian. Only 19.4% of residents report having no religion, which is far below the national figure.
Year 12 completion is well above the national average at 63.8%. However, the proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is 21%, which is well below the state average.
Households are generally well-off, with 27.6% earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical family income of $2,316 is higher than the state and national figures.
Residents are generally healthier than those in most other areas, with 24.1% having a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%.
More people here provide unpaid care and look after children than in most areas. However, the volunteer rate of 8.3% is well below the national figure.
First Nations residents have a Year 12 completion rate of 51.8%, which is far above the national average, although the unemployment rate is higher than most areas at 13.6%.
Homes are larger than usual, with 3.2 people per household. This is well above the national figure and reflects a high number of couples with children, who make up 71.7% of families.
The area is dominated by large separate houses, with 95.9% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Renting is far less common here than across the state, at only 14.7%.
Cars are essential for most, with 40.4% of homes having two vehicles, although 20.5% of workers now work from home.
The community is relatively stable, as 25% of people moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.
A high number of adults are working or looking for work, at 69.5%, which is well above the national average. Construction and retail are the most common industries.
The area is very walkable, with every home within a 15-minute walk of a park. While public transport and schools are very accessible, fewer homes are within easy reach of groceries compared to the state average.