Hacketts Gully

The typical resident is 44 years old, which is noticeably older than the state and national average of 38. While children under 15 make up 16.4% of the population, there are almost no people in de facto relationships compared to the rest of the country.

About 20% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than in most similar areas, though this remains well below the state and national figures. The most common ancestries are Australian and English.

English is the only language used at home, with no one speaking another language. This is far below the state and national figures.

About 41.8% of people report having no religion, a figure that is slightly above the national average. Over half the population identifies as Christian.

Adults with a bachelor degree or higher make up 15.2% of the population, which is far below the national figure. However, 52.3% have completed Year 12, a rate higher than most similar areas.

Typical family weekly income is $2,125, which is higher than most similar areas and about the same as the national figure. Personal income is slightly lower than the state and national averages.

Mental health conditions are very common here, affecting 23.6% of residents—far above the national figure of 8.8%. Additionally, 10.9% of people need help with daily activities, which is among the highest for its level.

Volunteering is very high at 26.1%, far above the national figure. The area also has a very high proportion of former Defence Force members at 12.5% compared to just 2.8% nationally.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living here, which is lower than most similar areas.

One-parent families make up 22% of households, which is much higher than most similar areas and well above the national average of 14.1%.

Typical monthly home-loan payments are $4,498, which is far above the state and national figures. Rent is much lower than the national average at $270 per week.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes. No one uses public transport to commute, and 0% of the workforce works from home.

The community is very stable, with only 24% of people moving in the last five years—far below the national figure of 40.7%.

While 69.6% of adults are working or looking for work—well above the national average—full-time employment is far below the state and national figures.

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.3, far below the state average. There are no grocery stores, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.