# Home Hill

Suburb / Locality · Area profile

Located in: Queensland › Rest of Qld › Burdekin › 4806, QLD

Area: 20 km²

Situated in the Burdekin region, Home Hill is a smaller town where a large proportion of residents are seniors. This is a far older community than the national average, with 27.7% of people aged 65 or over. Many residents own their homes outright and enjoy a walkable layout with easy access to shops and parks. It is a quiet area where the typical resident is 49, creating a community focused on retirement and stable long-term residency.

## Demographics & Identity

Home Hill is far older than most areas, with a typical age of 49 and a high proportion of seniors. It also has a First Nations population of 6.5%, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 2,876 | -5.0% since 2011 |
| Median age | 49 yrs | +14.0% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 6.5% | +28.8% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 27.7% | +46.1% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 15.7% | -21.4% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 10.5% | +10.9% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Seniors (65+) 27.7%, Older adults (45–64) 26.8%, Young adults (25–44) 18.5%, Children (0–14) 15.7%, Youth (15–24) 10.7%

**Marital status** — Married 48.2%, Never married 29.7%, Divorced 9.3%, Widowed 9.0%, Separated 3.6%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

Most residents were born in Australia, and the community has far fewer overseas-born people (8.0%) than the state or national averages. Italian ancestry is notably present at 15.6%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 8.0% | +7.6% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 84.2%, England 1.7%, Italy 1.7%, Philippines 1.0%, New Zealand 0.7%, India 0.2%, South Africa 0.1%

**Ancestry** — Australian 38.9%, English 36.5%, Italian 15.6%, Scottish 10.5%, Irish 9.7%, German 6.6%, Greek 1.5%, Filipino 1.3%, Chinese 0.7%, Dutch 0.5%, Indian 0.3%

## Language

English is the main language for 86.8% of people, and the number of residents who speak another language at home is higher than in most similar areas, though still far below the national average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 5.5% | -18.9% since 2011 |
| People who speak little or no English | 0.8% | +13.0% since 2016 |

**Language used at home** — English only 86.8%, Italian 2.1%, Greek 0.7%, Tagalog 0.6%, Mandarin 0.2%, Cantonese 0.2%, Hindi 0.1%

## Religion

The community is more religious than most, with 65.8% of people identifying as Christian. Far fewer people report having no religion (23.4%) compared to the national figure of 38.9%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 23.4% | +90.0% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — Christianity 65.8%, No religion 23.4%, Not stated 9.6%, Buddhism 0.3%, Other religions 0.3%, Islam 0.2%, Hinduism 0.2%

## Education & Qualifications

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 7.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree and 31.5% completing Year 12, which is far below the national average of 58.8%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 31.5% | +22.8% since 2011 |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 7.4% | +50.4% since 2011 |
| Schools per 1,000 children | 6.64 | — |
| Schools within 3 km | 3 | — |
| Average school size | 137 | — |
| Average school ICSEA | 907 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 10 33.7%, Year 12 31.5%, Year 9 or below 16.6%, Year 11 8.3%

**Highest qualification level** — Certificate III / IV 43.8%, Bachelor degree 11.9%, Advanced diploma / diploma 10.4%, Certificate I / II 3.9%, Graduate diploma / certificate 1.8%, Postgraduate degree 1.4%

**Field of qualification** — Engineering & related 23.8%, Management & commerce 11.0%, Society & culture 9.5%, Health 8.5%, Education 8.3%, Food, hospitality & personal services 5.1%, Architecture & building 4.2%, Agriculture & environment 2.7%, Natural & physical sciences 1.5%, Creative arts 0.8%, Information technology 0.5%

## Income

Incomes are well below the national figure, with a typical weekly household earning $1,210. Only 10.1% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the national average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $657 | +31.1% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $1,210 | +29.3% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $1,570 | +36.2% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 5.8% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 10.1% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $650–$1,499 31.2%, $1,500–$2,999 27.5%, Under $650 21.6%, $3,000–$3,999 6.5%, $4,000 or more 3.6%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 43.3%, $650–$1,499 31.0%, $1,500–$2,999 11.7%, $3,000 or more 1.5%

## Health & Disability

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 34.9% of people living with a long-term condition and 8.7% needing help with daily activities.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 34.9% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 10.3% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 8.7% | +46.2% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Arthritis 14.9%, Mental health 10.3%, Other condition 8.6%, Diabetes 8.0%, Asthma 7.6%, Heart disease 7.0%, Cancer 3.8%, Lung condition 2.9%, Dementia 2.6%, Stroke 1.1%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 54.0%, One condition 20.4%, Two conditions 7.8%, Three or more 7.0%

## Community Participation

Volunteer rates are slightly above the national figure at 16.2%. About 4.0% of residents have served in the Defence Force, which is a little above the national average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 16.2% | -27.9% since 2011 |
| People providing unpaid care | 11.4% | -2.9% since 2011 |
| People caring for children unpaid | 20.6% | -25.7% since 2011 |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 4.0% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 21.7% | -22.5% since 2011 |

## First Nations

The First Nations community is among the largest for its area level, though they face significant challenges with an unemployment rate of 18.2% and a typical weekly income of $1,025.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 186 | — |
| First Nations median age | 27 yrs | — |
| First Nations Year 12 completion | 23.0% | — |
| First Nations unemployment rate | 18.2% | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $491 | — |
| First Nations household income | $1,025 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 3.8% | — |

## Family & Households

Homes are smaller than average with 2.3 people per dwelling. A higher number of people live alone (28.3%) and one-parent families are more common here than in most areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 2.3 | -8.0% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 17.4% | +23.4% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 28.3% | +10.1% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 44.6%, Couples without children 37.0%, One-parent families 17.4%, Other families 0.9%

**Household size** — 2 people 41.5%, 1 person 28.3%, 3 people 12.1%, 4 people 10.6%, 5 people 5.6%, 6 or more 2.1%

## Housing & Dwellings

The town is dominated by separate houses (92.1%), and 45.9% are owned outright, which is far above the national average. Both rents and mortgage payments are far below national figures.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $220 | +18.9% since 2011 |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $1,083 | -15.4% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.80 | -27.3% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 23.6% | -7.1% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 45.9% | +1.9% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 92.1% | -1.7% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 74.5% | -1.2% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned outright 45.9%, Owned with a mortgage 26.3%, Rented 23.6%, Other tenure 2.2%, Not stated 1.4%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 92.1%, Townhouse / semi-detached 4.5%, Other dwelling 1.3%

**Bedrooms per home** — 3 bedrooms 51.2%, 4 bedrooms 20.3%, 2 bedrooms 18.9%, 1 bedroom 3.5%, 5 or more 3.1%, Studio / none 0.6%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $200–$349 62.6%, Under $200 30.5%, $350–$549 2.3%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $1,000–$1,799 40.1%, Under $1,000 39.7%, $1,800–$2,999 12.0%

## Transport & Vehicles

Cars are essential here, as 70.5% of people drive to work and there are no public transport stops. Only 5.1% of people work from home, which is far below the national average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 3.4% | -39.6% since 2011 |
| People working from home | 5.1% | +6.2% since 2011 |
| Commuting by public transport | 0.5% | -50.2% since 2011 |
| Public transport stops | 0 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 0.00 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 0.0 | — |
| Public transport routes | 0 | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 70.5%, Car (passenger) 5.6%, Worked at home 5.1%, Walked 3.5%, Bus 0.5%, Bicycle 0.4%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 2 vehicles 38.3%, 1 vehicle 36.5%, 3 vehicles 13.7%, 4 or more 7.2%, No vehicle 3.4%

## Migration & Movement

The population is relatively stable, with fewer people moving in the last five years (29.3%) compared to the national average of 40.7%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 29.3% | -1.8% since 2011 |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 10.0% | -20.3% since 2011 |

## Jobs & Industry

Full-time employment is well above the national average at 65.1%, though overall working or looking for work is far lower than most areas. Manufacturing and agriculture are the main industries.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 4.6% | +10.9% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 51.6% | -6.4% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 65.1% | -1.8% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Manufacturing 14.9%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 13.6%, Health care & social assistance 13.1%, Retail trade 9.8%, Education & training 8.5%, Accommodation & food 5.0%, Construction 4.7%, Public administration & safety 4.7%, Mining 3.9%, Professional & technical 3.8%, Other services 3.3%, Transport & warehousing 2.5%, Administrative & support 2.0%, Wholesale trade 1.9%, Electricity, gas & water 1.9%, Finance & insurance 1.2%, Rental & real estate 0.6%

**Occupations people work in** — Technicians & trades 17.1%, Labourers 15.0%, Managers 12.6%, Community & personal service 12.0%, Machinery operators & drivers 11.6%, Professionals 11.1%, Clerical & administrative 9.9%, Sales workers 9.2%

## Walkability

The town is very walkable for daily needs, with 76.6% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries and 75.2% near health services, far exceeding the state average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 4.7 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 5.6 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 76.6% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 74.4% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 82.1% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 94.8% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 75.2% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 12.5 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 27 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 2.3% | — |

## Schools serving Home Hill

3 schools, 411 students, average ICSEA 907.

By sector: Government 2, Catholic 1

By type: Primary 2, Secondary 1

| School | Sector | Type | Distance | Students |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| St Colman's Catholic School | Catholic | Primary | 0.2 km | 118 |
| Home Hill State School | Government | Primary | 0.8 km | 128 |
| Home Hill State High School | Government | Secondary | 1.3 km | 165 |

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