Hatherleigh

The typical resident is 53, making Hatherleigh far older than both the state and national figures. It is also a community where 5.2% of people are First Nations, which is a little above the national average.

Most of the population was born in Australia, and only 7.1% were born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries listed.

English is the only language spoken at home for 95.5% of the community. This means no one in Hatherleigh uses another language at home, which is far below the national figure.

Religious affiliation is split almost evenly, with 47.4% of people identifying as Christian and 45.5% reporting no religion, the latter being well above the national average.

Educational attainment is lower than the state and national averages, with only 13.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 38.0% completing Year 12.

Typical incomes are lower than most areas, with the usual weekly household income at $1,312, which is well below the national figure of $1,746.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, as 37.7% of people have a long-term health condition and 7.8% need help with daily activities.

Hatherleigh has a high rate of community contribution, with 22.4% of people volunteering and 18.7% providing unpaid care, both of which are well above the national average.

There are 8 First Nations people in the area, whose typical age of 41 is far older than the national figure of 24.

A large number of people live alone (33.3%), which is well above the national average, while there are no one-parent families in the community.

Every single home in Hatherleigh is a separate detached house, and 46.7% are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%. Rent is also much lower than usual at a typical $150 per week.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one using public transport to commute and every single home owning at least one motor vehicle.

The population is very stable, with only 20.1% of people moving in the last five years, a figure far below the national average of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is far below the national average at 45.2%, and the local workforce is primarily spread across agriculture, education, and health care.

With a walkability score of 0.2, Hatherleigh is completely car-dependent, as there are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.