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Stoters Hill
5 km²
A far older population than the national average defines Stoters Hill, where the typical resident is 46. This small community is distinctive for its high proportion of both seniors and children, with over a quarter of the population in each group. It is a place of large, detached homes and a high number of bachelor degrees, yet it remains entirely car-dependent with no walkable amenities nearby. Most residents are settled here for the long term, and the area has a strong presence of former Defence Force members.
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The community is far older than the state and national figures, but also has a much higher share of children under 15 than most areas. About 24.7% of residents are seniors, which is well above the national average.
People born overseas make up 18.6% of the population, which is much higher than in similar areas, though this is well below the national figure. Australian and English ancestries are the most common.
Around 11.3% of people use another language at home, a figure that is much higher than most similar areas but far below the national average. English is the primary language for 83.5% of residents.
Religious affiliation is more common here than elsewhere, as those with no religion make up 29.9% of the population, which is well below the national figure.
This is a well-qualified area where 27.3% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, well above the state average. However, the share of people who completed Year 12 is far below the national figure.
Weekly incomes are around the middle for similar areas, though the typical household earns a little below the national figure. Very few households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is far below the state average.
Long-term health conditions are far more common here than in the rest of Australia, affecting 43.3% of people. Despite this, the share of people needing help with daily activities is a little below the national average.
Unpaid housework is very common here, with 40.3% of people doing over 15 hours a week, far above the national figure. The area also has a much higher share of former Defence Force members than most areas.
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is very small, and well below the state and national averages.
Many residents live alone, accounting for 35.1% of households, which is well above the national average. One-parent families are much less common than in most areas.
Every home here is a separate house, and 94.6% have three or more bedrooms, far above the national figure. Homes are more likely to be owned outright than in most areas, and typical rents are far below the state average.
The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no one commuting by public transport and every home owning at least one vehicle. About 19.1% of the workforce works from home, which is well above the state average.
Residents are very stable, with only 16.9% moving in the last five years, a figure far below the national average.
While the unemployment rate is well below the national figure, full-time employment is also much lower than in most areas. Work is concentrated in agriculture, education, and construction.
The area is completely car-dependent, with no parks, shops, or schools within a 15-minute walk, far below the state average for walkability.
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