Gifford Hill

The community is far older than the state and national average, with 21.1% of people aged 65 or over. No children under 15 live here, and de facto relationships are far more common than in most other similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people than the state or national average. English is the most common ancestry, followed by Australian and German.

English is used in almost every home, and there are far fewer people using another language at home compared to the national figure.

The community is split evenly between those who identify as Christian and those with no religion, the latter being well above the national figure.

Around 22.6% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is about the same as the state average. Over half of residents have completed Year 12, and many have qualifications in building, agriculture, or health.

Typical weekly household income is $2,125, which is well above the state figure. However, personal incomes are around the national average, and no one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are far more common here than in the rest of Australia, though no one requires help with daily activities.

Residents are highly active in their community, with a far higher rate of volunteering and unpaid housework than the national figure. About 38.7% of people also provide unpaid care for children.

The First Nations population is very small, consisting of only a few people whose typical age is far younger than the state average.

Homes are slightly larger than average with 2.6 people per dwelling. Couples without children make up the largest group, though about 14.3% of families are one-parent households.

Typical monthly home-loan payments are $1,300, which is lower than the state and national figures. Weekly rent is $320, slightly above the state average.

The area is entirely car-dependent with no public transport stops. This is consistent with the 27.3% of residents who work from home, a rate far above the national figure.

The population is relatively stable, with far fewer people moving into the area in the last five years compared to the state or national average.

Employment rates are very high, with 77.3% of people working full-time and no unemployment reported. Many residents work as technicians or tradespeople in construction and the arts.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.