Port Hughes

Port Hughes is far older than both the state and nation, with a typical age of 61 and a very high proportion of seniors. Children under 15 make up only 9.7% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

About 15.6% of residents were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas but still far below the Australian average. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, accounting for 46.2% and 40.2% respectively.

English is the primary language for 90.7% of the community. While 4.8% of people use another language at home—a figure higher than most similar areas—this is still far below the national average of 22.3%.

Over half of the population identifies as Christian, while 41.6% report having no religion. This lack of religious affiliation is a little above the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 36.6% of residents having completed Year 12. This is far below the national figure of 58.8%, and the proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is also far below the national average.

Typical incomes are much lower than the national figures, with the usual household earning $1,231 a week. This is well below the Australian average of $1,746, and only 9.9% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are far more common here than nationally, affecting 38.0% of people. Arthritis is the most reported condition, and 5.6% of residents need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is well above the national average at 23.5%, and 29.4% of people spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework. However, far fewer people care for children unpaid compared to most other areas.

There are 8 First Nations people in the area. Their typical personal income of $574 is about the same as the national figure, and they are far older than the national First Nations typical age of 24.

Homes are generally small, with a typical size of 2.1 people, which is lower than in most areas. Most households consist of couples without children, making up 61.0% of families.

The area is dominated by detached houses, with 98.5% of homes being separate dwellings. Ownership is very high, as 56.3% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%.

Car dependence is absolute, with no one commuting by public transport and zero public transport stops in the area. Most homes have at least two vehicles, as the drive time to the city is very long at 113 minutes.

The community is quite mobile, with 40.3% of people moving in the last five years. However, there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Only 48.1% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%. The unemployment rate is 6.4%, which is a little above the national average.

The area has a lower crime rate than most similar areas, including lower rates of assault and burglary. Recorded offences per 100,000 people are also lower than in most other areas.

Port Hughes is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.5. Residents have no access to groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk, though 57.7% can walk to a park.