Hillier

The community is far older than the national figure, with 55.8% of people aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 10.2% of the population, which is well below the state and national averages.

People born overseas make up 30.8% of the population, a figure well above the national average. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, and Italian.

Most residents speak only English at home, which is consistent with the state average. However, 6.0% of people use another language, and a small number of residents speak little or no English.

Over half of the population identifies as Christian, while 37.6% report no religion. This lack of religious affiliation is a little below the national figure.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 27.2% of residents having completed Year 12. Only 7.3% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national average.

Typical incomes are among the lowest at this level, with a typical household earning $712 a week. This is far below the national figure of $1,746.

Health needs are high here, as 51.2% of people have a long-term health condition. This is far above the national average, and 12.5% of residents need help with daily activities.

Unpaid care for children is much lower than most areas, but 14.5% of people provide other forms of unpaid care. There is also a notably high number of former Defence Force members.

First Nations people make up a small part of the population. Those who identify as such are far older than the national average, with a typical age of 58.

Many residents live alone, accounting for 47.9% of households. This helps explain why the typical home is small, with only 1.9 people per dwelling.

Home ownership is very high, with 70.4% of homes owned outright. Most residents live in townhouses or semi-detached homes rather than separate houses.

Most people rely on cars, and 9.4% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is a little above the national figure. Public transport use is very low at 1.4%.

Around a third of the population has moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are few, at just 1.2%, which is far below the national average.

Only 30.4% of adults are working or looking for work, a figure far below the national average. The unemployment rate is low at 2.3%.

The area has a higher recorded offence rate than most, with burglary and motor vehicle theft being particularly high. The crime rate has risen by 200% over the last five years.

Hillier is very car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.