Ward Hill

The area is far older than most of Australia, with a typical age of 53. A high 23.3% of residents are in de facto relationships, which is far above the state and national figures.

Most of the community was born in Australia (92.3%), and the proportion of people born overseas is far below the national figure.

English is the only language used at home, and no one in the community speaks little or no English.

Religion is more common here than in other areas; only 25.0% of people report having no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

While 18.6% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, the 31.1% who completed Year 12 is far below the national average.

The typical weekly household income is $1,542, about the same as the state average. However, 18.6% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, which is well above the national figure.

Health challenges are more common here, with 38.5% of people living with a long-term condition and 19.2% reporting a mental health condition, both far above national levels.

Local residents are highly active in their community, with a volunteering rate of 44.2% that is far above the national figure of 14.1%.

First Nations people make up a very small part of the population, with the typical age for this group being just 4 years old.

The area is dominated by couples with children (77.3%), while one-parent families are not present at all.

Housing is very affordable compared to the rest of the country, with a typical weekly rent of $175 and a typical monthly mortgage payment of $960. Half of all homes are owned outright.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops and a drive time to the city of 129 minutes. Interestingly, 23.1% of workers operate from home.

The population is relatively stable, as the 25.5% of people who moved in the last five years is far below the national figure.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing employ 53.8% of the workforce. The unemployment rate is 0.0%, though full-time employment is well below the national average.

The area has a walkability score of 0.0, meaning it is completely car-dependent, with no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.