Vinegar Hill

The typical resident is 46, making the area far older than the state and national average of 38. However, children under 15 make up 22.8% of the population, which is well above the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas birthplaces make up 12.3% of the population, which is far below the national average of 27.7%. English and German are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language used at home for 91.2% of the community. While 7.0% of people use another language at home, this is still far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Christianity is the most common faith at 56.1%, while 38.6% of residents report having no religion, which is about the same as the national figure.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 11.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national average of 26.3%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,937, which is a little above the national figure. However, typical personal weekly income is $675, which is a little below the national average.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 12.3% of people living with a mental health condition and 8.8% needing help with daily activities.

Community contribution is very high, with 25.0% of people providing unpaid care and 20.5% volunteering. Additionally, 9.1% of residents have served in the Defence Force, a figure well above the national average.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area, which is lower than most similar areas.

Families in Vinegar Hill are larger than usual, with an average of 2.9 people per home. Couples with children make up 62.5% of households.

Housing costs are high, with typical weekly rents at $580 and typical monthly home-loan payments at $2,059, both of which are well above the national average.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops or routes available. Most people drive themselves to work, and the drive time to the city is among the highest at this level.

The population is very stable, as only 16.1% of people have moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Unemployment is non-existent at 0.0%, though the percentage of adults working or looking for work is lower than most areas. Many residents work in health care and social assistance.

Vinegar Hill is completely car-dependent, with no shops, parks, or schools within a 15-minute walk. The terrain is also steeper than the state average.