Forest Hill

The typical resident is 41, which is noticeably older than the state and national figures. The area has very few children, with only 4.2% under 15, a figure far below the national average of 18.2%.

About 22.4% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than in similar areas, though still well below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language here, and only 4.2% of people use another language at home. This is far below the 22.3% seen across Australia.

Religious affiliation is low, with 30.1% of people reporting no religion. This is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 6.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national average of 26.3%.

Incomes are generally lower than in other areas, with a typical household earning $1,375 a week, which is well below the national figure of $1,746.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most other areas. Only 18.9% have a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%.

Unpaid care and volunteering are much less common here than in other areas. Only 13.2% of people volunteer, and very few people provide unpaid childcare.

There are four Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. Their typical age is 38, which is far older than the national figure of 24.

A high number of people live alone (37.9%) and one-parent families are well above the national average at 21.7%.

Homes here are typically large, with 89.7% having three or more bedrooms. While many are owned outright, typical weekly rents are far below the national figure at $190.

The community is entirely car-reliant, with no public transport stops available. This helps explain why 31% of people work from home, a figure far above the state average.

The population is very stable, as only 22.2% of people have moved in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries, employing 54.8% of the workforce. However, only 30.9% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national average.

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