Hilltown

Hilltown is much younger than typical areas, with no residents aged 65 or over. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 7.1% of the population, which is well above the state figure of 2.4%.

The community is almost exclusively Australian-born, with 97.6% born here and no one born overseas. Most residents claim Australian or English ancestry.

English is the only language used at home, meaning there are no residents who speak another language or who speak little to no English.

Half of the residents identify as Christian, while 40.5% of the community reports having no religion, which is a little above the national figure.

Higher education is less common here, as those with a bachelor degree or higher are far below the state and national averages. However, over half of the adults have completed Year 12.

Typical personal weekly income is $900, which is a little above the national figure. About 12.2% of residents earn $2,000 or more a week, a rate higher than most similar areas.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most similar areas, with far fewer people needing help with daily activities or living with long-term health conditions.

Volunteering is common here, with 22.0% of people volunteering, which is well above the national rate of 14.1%. No one in the community provides unpaid care.

First Nations residents have a typical personal income of $750, which is well above the state figure of $487.

Most homes are family-based, with 71.0% consisting of couples with children. There are slightly more one-parent families here than in most similar areas.

Rents are very low, with the typical weekly rent of $165 falling far below the national figure. Homes are also slightly more crowded than usual, with 0.90 people per bedroom.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes and a long 122-minute drive to the city.

The population is relatively stable, with 25.0% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0 and no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk.