Headington Hill

This is an older community where the typical resident is 55, far older than the state and national average of 38. Seniors make up 27.6% of the population, while children under 15 are much less common here than in most other areas at 12.6%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 5.7% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language used at home for 87.4% of residents, and no one in the area speaks little or no English.

About half of the community identifies as Christian. Those with no religion make up 36.8%, which is a little below the national figure of 38.9%.

Academic qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 4.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents have completed Year 12, though this is still far below the state and national averages.

Incomes are much lower than typical for similar areas, with the usual weekly household income sitting at $1,178. No households in the area earn $3,000 or more per week.

While long-term health conditions are far less common here than in the rest of the state, about 5.7% of people still need help with daily activities.

Unpaid housework is very common, with 33.3% of people doing 15 or more hours a week, far above the national figure. However, volunteering is much lower than in most other areas.

The First Nations population is very small. Those from this community are far older than the national average, with a typical age of 46.

Families with children are common, making up 62.7% of households. This helps explain why people per home is 2.6, which is slightly higher than the national figure.

The area is dominated by separate houses, and 48.4% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%. Most homes are large, with 80.6% having three or more bedrooms.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, as no one uses public transport to commute and every home has at least one vehicle. Working from home is much more common here than across Australia.

The population is relatively stable, with 30.1% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is far above the national average at 69.8%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, with managers and professionals being the most common roles.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0 and no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk.