Alabama Hill

The community is noticeably older than the state and national average, with a typical resident aged 45. It also has a much higher proportion of First Nations people (9.7%) and children under 15 (22.3%) compared to most areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a far lower percentage of overseas-born people (8.7%) than the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the only language spoken at home, which is far below the national average for language diversity. No residents reported speaking little or no English.

Religious affiliation is high here, with 62.1% of people identifying as Christian. This means far fewer people report having no religion (22.3%) compared to the national figure of 38.9%.

The area has a lower rate of Year 12 completion (41.3%) and bachelor degrees (15.0%) than both the state and nation. This is despite there being more schools within 3 km than in about 79% of similar areas.

Typical weekly household income is $1,228, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. While 20.9% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, personal incomes are generally lower than average.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most other areas, with far fewer people reporting long-term health conditions (23.3%) or needing help with daily activities (2.9%).

The area has a very strong connection to the military, with 11.9% of people having served in the Defence Force, which is well above the national figure. Volunteer rates are also higher than the state average.

First Nations residents in Alabama Hill are noticeably older (typical age 29) than the state average. Their typical personal income of $474 is also lower than the national figure.

Household structures vary widely, with a high number of people living alone (32.6%) and a very high proportion of one-parent families (27.6%) compared to most areas.

A huge 53.5% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%. Almost all residents live in separate houses, and typical weekly rent is $250, which is well below the national average.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, as no one uses public transport to commute and every home has at least one motor vehicle.

The population is relatively stable, though 37.4% of residents have moved house in the last five years, which is lower than the state and national figures.

While fewer adults are working or looking for work than in most areas, those who are employed are more likely to be full-time (63.4%). Many residents work in education, health, or transport.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.7, far below the state average. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of parks, schools, or health services.