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Victoria Hill

31 km²

A far higher share of people do unpaid housework and volunteering in Victoria Hill than in most similar areas. This sparsely populated community is defined by families, with 31.3% of residents being children and a high number of couples with children. While the typical resident is 42, the population is split between young families and a significant group of seniors. It is a predominantly Australian-born community where life revolves around the home and local industry.

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The area is notably older than the national figure, with 25.0% of people aged 65 and over. However, children under 15 make up 31.3% of the population, which is far above the national and state figures.

The community is almost entirely born in Australia, with 89.6% born here, which is far below the state and national proportions for overseas birthplaces.

English is the only language used at home by 95.8% of residents, and there are no people who speak little or no English, placing the area far below the national average for language diversity.

Religious affiliation is very high here, with 87.5% of people identifying as Christian. This means the share of people with no religion is among the lowest for similar areas.

Education levels are much lower than the state and national figures, with only 28.6% of residents completing Year 12 and 11.4% holding a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical incomes are well below the national figures, with a typical weekly household income of $1,062 and a typical personal income of $575.

Residents report fewer health issues than most areas, with 0.0% needing help with daily activities and no reported mental health conditions.

Participation in local support is very high, as 37.1% of people volunteer and 37.1% care for children unpaid, both far above the national average.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in the area, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home, and 80.0% of families are couples with children.

Housing costs are much lower than the national figure, with a typical weekly rent of $150 and typical monthly loan payments of $1,300.

The area is highly car-dependent with no public transport stops and a long 127-minute drive to the city, though 25.9% of people work from home.

The community is very stable, as only 20.8% of people have moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure.

Job activity is very high, with 77.1% of adults working or looking for work and a 0.0% unemployment rate. Nearly half the workforce is in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0 and no homes within a 15-minute walk of a school, grocery store, or health service.

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