Hookswood

The typical resident is 59, which is far older than the national figure of 38. While 17.2% of people are seniors, there are no children under 15 in the area, a figure far below both the state and national averages.

The community is predominantly Australian-born, with only 5.2% born overseas, which is far below the national figure. Those with Irish, English, and Scottish ancestry make up a large part of the local heritage.

English is the only language used at home by 86.2% of residents. No one in the community speaks another language at home, which is far below the state and national averages.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most areas, with 53.4% identifying as Christian. Only 19% of residents report having no religion, a figure far below the national average of 38.9%.

Educational qualifications are generally lower than in the rest of the country, with only 35.2% of residents completing Year 12. This is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Incomes are much lower than in most areas, with the typical weekly household earning $1,124. This is well below the national figure of $1,746, and no one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are very common, affecting 44.8% of residents, which is far above the national figure. Arthritis is the most reported condition, affecting 19% of the population.

Local residents are highly active in their community, with a volunteer rate of 26.9% that is far above the national average. This spirit of service is alongside a high rate of people doing 15 or more hours of unpaid housework.

There are 3 First Nations people living here. While their typical personal income is a little below the national figure, the typical First Nations household income is $2,250, which is well above the state and national averages.

Most households consist of couples without children, making up 70% of the community. The typical home has 2.4 people, which is about the same as the national figure.

Rental properties are very affordable, with a typical weekly rent of $200, which is far below the national figure of $375. The typical monthly home loan payment is $1,517.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops or routes available. This explains why 100% of workers either drive or work from home, with 34.8% working from home, a figure far above the national average.

The population is very stable, as only 23.6% of residents moved in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Only 46.2% of adults are working or looking for work, which is much lower than most areas. Many of those employed work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, or in construction.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, parks, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk of any home.