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Hudson
2 km²
A high proportion of families with children and a strong First Nations presence shape daily life in Hudson. It is a notably young community, where the typical resident is just 32 and more than a quarter of the population are children. This youthful character is reflected in the local households, which are often larger than usual and frequently led by single parents. Situated in the Cassowary Coast, the area is largely residential and relies heavily on cars for getting around.
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The community is much younger than the state and national figures, with 26.5% of people under 15. It also has a very high First Nations population at 33.2%, far above the national average of 3.2%.
Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a much lower proportion of overseas-born people compared to the rest of the country.
While 76.9% speak only English, 10.1% of people use another language at home, which is much higher than in similar areas.
The religious makeup is typical for the region, with 42.9% identifying as Christian and 38.2% reporting no religion.
Educational attainment is far below the national average, with only 8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 37.1% completing Year 12.
Household incomes are much lower than the state and national figures, with the typical family earning $1,156 a week and the typical personal income at $504.
The area has a lower rate of long-term health conditions than the national average, though 5.5% of people need help with daily activities.
Volunteer rates are much lower than in most similar areas, with 11.4% of people volunteering their time.
First Nations residents face significant challenges, with an unemployment rate of 65.5% and a typical personal income of $450, both far below state and national figures.
Family sizes are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home and a very high proportion of one-parent families at 36.9%.
Renters make up nearly half the community at 49.3%, while typical weekly rents are far below the national figure at $210.
The area is highly car-dependent, with no one using public transport to commute and 15.8% of homes having no motor vehicle.
About 34% of the population moved into the area in the last five years, which is lower than the state and national trends.
Unemployment is very high at 19.3%, and only 50% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure.
The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with no residents within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.
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