Hirstglen

Hirstglen is an older community, with 26% of residents aged 65 and over, which is well above the national figure. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 10.4%, a figure well below the Australian average.

The population is predominantly Australian or English in ancestry. About 11.7% of residents were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the only language used at home in this area. There are no residents who speak a language other than English, which is far below the national average.

The community is largely Christian, with 74% of people identifying with the faith. Those with no religion make up 20.8%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 7.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical incomes are much lower than most areas, with the usual household earning $933 a week, far below the national figure of $1,746. No households earn $3,000 or more per week.

More people here have long-term health conditions than in most areas, including a higher rate of mental health conditions at 11.7%.

The area has a high rate of volunteering at 21.2% and a high proportion of former Defence Force members. Many residents also spend significant time on unpaid housework, far above the national figure.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

One-parent families make up 25% of households, far above the national figure. Very few people live alone, at just 9.7%.

Every home in Hirstglen is a separate house, and 51.6% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Most homes are large, with 83.9% having three or more bedrooms.

Residents are entirely car-dependent, as there are no public transport stops and every home has a motor vehicle. The drive time to the city is 95 minutes.

The community is relatively stable, with 32.4% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

The unemployment rate is 0.0%, and 63.6% of adults are working or looking for work. Common industries include agriculture, construction, and education.

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