Highland Valley

The community is older than most, with a typical age of 47 and 18.5% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up 15.9% of the population, which is a little below the national figure.

While 16.9% of people were born overseas—higher than most similar areas—this is still far below the national average of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language here, with 91.4% of people using it at home. Only 1.0% of residents use another language, which is far below the national figure.

A majority of residents have no religion at 56.0%, a figure that is far above both the state and national averages.

The area is highly qualified, with 26.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is much higher than most similar areas and well above the state average.

Household incomes are very high, with 33.9% earning $3,000 or more a week, far above the national figure of 22.6%. The typical family earns $2,520 a week, which is well above the state average.

Residents are generally healthier than most, with only 23.4% reporting a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure.

Volunteering is common here at 20.6%, which is well above the national average. A high proportion of people also spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework.

There are 8 First Nations people in the area, and they are far younger than the state average with a typical age of 6. Their personal incomes are also far above the national figure.

Families are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per home and 61.3% of households being couples with children. Very few people live alone compared to the rest of the state.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and none are rented. Large homes are common, with 82.3% having three or more bedrooms, and 59.7% of residents are paying off a mortgage.

The area is entirely car-dependent, as 0% of people use public transport to commute. Every home has at least one motor vehicle, and 37.1% have two.

The population is very stable, with only 24.0% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Full-time employment is high at 63.3%, which is well above the national figure. The workforce is largely professional, with many working in health care and construction.

The area has one of the lowest crime rates at this level, with only 260 recorded offences per 100,000 people.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.4. There are no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.