Hamelin Pool

The community is notably young, with children under 15 making up 34.8% of the population, a figure far above the national average. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 13.0% of the residents, which is well above the state and national figures.

Overseas birth rates are far above the national average at 52.2%. The most common ancestries reported are Australian, Italian, and Irish.

About 21.7% of people use a language other than English at home, which is well above the state figure. This is consistent with the high proportion of overseas-born residents, with Italian being a common second language.

A large majority of residents report no religion at 60.9%, which is far above both the state and national figures.

While the share of adults with a bachelor degree is well below the national figure, 63.6% of residents have completed Year 12, which is much higher than most similar areas.

Typical personal weekly income is $1,031, which is well above the national figure. However, typical household weekly income is $900, a figure far below the state and national averages.

The community is very healthy, with 13.0% of people having a long-term health condition, which is far below the national average. No residents report needing help with daily activities or having a mental health condition.

Unpaid care and volunteering are very low here, with 0.0% of people providing unpaid care or volunteering, both of which are far below state and national figures.

There are 3 First Nations people living here, and their typical age is 22, which is a little younger than the state and national figures.

Homes are smaller than usual, with an average of 2.0 people per home, which is well below the national figure.

The typical weekly rent is $269, which is well below the national figure. However, there are 1.30 people per bedroom, which is far above the national average.

The area is entirely without public transport, with no routes or stops available for residents.

Movement into the area has been low, with 26.1% of people moving in the last 5 years, a figure far below the national average.

About 59.1% of adults are working or looking for work, which is a little below the national figure.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.3. There are no schools, health services, or grocery stores within a 15-minute walk.