Hibernia

First Nations people make up 12.2% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%. The area is noticeably older than the state and national average, with a typical resident aged 43 and over a quarter of people aged 65 or more.

The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with 97.6% born here and no residents born overseas. English is the most common ancestry at 50.0%, followed by Australian and Irish own ancestry.

English is the only language used at home, with no residents using another language. This is far below the national figure where 22.3% of people use a language other than English.

Christianity is the dominant faith, accounting for 78.0% of residents. Only 19.5% of people report having no religion, a figure far below the national average of 38.9%.

The area has a lower level of formal qualifications than most, with only 4.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Most qualified residents hold a Certificate III or IV, and 42.0% of people have completed Year 12.

Typical personal weekly income is $877, which is a little above the national figure of $805. While typical family income is about the same as the national average, only 16.1% of households earn $3,000 or more a week.

Mental health conditions are much less common here than in other areas, at just 4.9%. However, 30.5% of residents live with a long-term health condition, which is a little above the national average.

Participation in local life is very high, with 45.8% of people volunteering—far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care is also common, with 37.5% of people caring for children.

The First Nations community consists of 10 people with a typical age of 43, which is far older than the national figure of 24. While typical household income for First Nations families is far above the national average, personal income is among the lowest at $225.

The community is dominated by families, with 67.7% of households consisting of couples with children. About a quarter of residents live alone, and there are no one-parent families in the area.

Every single home in Hibernia is a separate house, and no one is renting. Ownership is strong, with 41.9% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%.

Car use is essential, as 100% of homes have at least one vehicle. A third of the workforce works from home, which is far above the national figure of 21.0%.

The population is relatively stable, with only 25.0% of people having moved house in the last five years. This is far below the national rate of 40.7%.

Job activity is very high, with 79.2% of adults working or looking for work and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Nearly half of the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

Hibernia is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk for any resident.