Lower Hermitage

The typical resident is 46, which is far older than the Australian average of 38. While it has a higher proportion of children under 15 than most areas, it also sees a high number of people in de facto relationships.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 14.4% were born overseas, which is higher than in similar areas. English and Australian ancestries are the most common.

English is the primary language here; only 2.1% of people use another language at home, a figure far below both the state and national averages.

Nearly half of the population (49.7%) reports having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

This is a well-qualified community where 60.8% of adults completed Year 12 and 24.4% hold a bachelor degree or higher, both of which are much higher than in most similar areas.

Incomes are very high here, with 45.5% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, far above the national figure of 22.6%. The typical weekly household income of $2,349 is also well above the national average.

Residents generally enjoy good health, with a mental health condition rate of 5.1% which is well below the national average of 8.8%.

Community involvement is high, with 20.7% of people providing unpaid care and 29.3% spending over 15 hours a week on housework, both well above national figures.

First Nations people make up a small part of the population, with a typical age of 18, which is noticeably younger than the state and national figures.

Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 3.1 people per household. Very few people live alone, and one-parent families are much less common than in most areas.

The area is exclusively made up of separate houses, with 47% owned outright. Monthly mortgage payments are typically $2,400, which is far above the state average.

The community is entirely car-dependent, with 100% of homes owning at least one vehicle and no one commuting by public transport.

This is a stable population; only 21.9% of residents moved in the last five years, which is far below the national rate of 40.7%.

A high proportion of the community is working or looking for work (72.0%), with many employed full-time in manufacturing, construction, and professional services.

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.3, as there are no parks, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.