Hawson

The area is far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 49. Children under 15 make up only 10.9% of the population, which is well below the 18.2% seen across Australia.

English, Australian, and German ancestries are most common here. Only 5% of residents were born overseas, a figure far below the 27.7% national average.

English is the primary language for 88.2% of the community. Only 4.2% use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Religious affiliation is split, with 47.9% identifying as Christian and 42% reporting no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 34.7% of residents completing Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,375, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 6.7% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health indicators are generally positive, with only 3.4% of people needing help with daily activities, which is well below the national average of 5.8%.

Locals are highly active in their community, with 33.3% volunteering, a figure far above the national rate of 14.1%.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.6 people per household. Very few people live alone here, at 15.6%, which is far below the national figure of 25.6%.

Every home in Hawson is a separate house, and 51.1% are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%. Renting is very rare, at just 8.9%.

The area is entirely dependent on cars; every home has a motor vehicle and no one uses public transport to commute.

The population is very stable, with only 19.3% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

There is no unemployment in the area. Those who work are often in agriculture, education, or transport, though full-time employment is far below the national figure.

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