Chapman Hill

The population is significantly older than the state and national averages, with 23.9% of residents aged 65 and over. De facto relationships are much more common here than in most other similar areas.

About one in four residents was born overseas, which is much higher than in similar areas, though this remains well below the state figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for almost everyone, with only 2.8% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national and state figures.

Nearly half of the population (49.5%) reports having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average.

Residents are well qualified, with 58.6% having completed Year 12 and 22.8% holding a bachelor degree or higher, both of which are higher than in most similar areas.

The community is affluent, with 30.8% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, which is well above the national figure. Typical weekly personal income is also a little above the national average at $890.

While more people here have a long-term health condition compared to the state average, the proportion of people needing help with daily activities is lower than in most areas.

Participation in unpaid work is very high, with 21.7% of people providing unpaid care and 21.7% volunteering, both of which are well above national levels.

The area has no reported Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents, which is lower than most similar areas.

Families are the norm here, as 55% of homes are couples with children. Very few people live alone, and there are no one-parent families.

The area consists almost entirely of separate houses, with 41% owned outright, which is far above the national figure. However, 69.2% of homes have fewer than three bedrooms, well below the state average.

The community is entirely car-dependent with no public transport stops and no residents using it to commute. Interestingly, 34.4% of people work from home, which is far above the national figure.

The population is stable, with far fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the state and national averages. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

The workforce is very active, with 70.7% of adults working or looking for work, 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 grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.