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Hamilton Hill
7 km²
A high proportion of renters and people living alone makes Hamilton Hill stand out from similar areas. This community is quite diverse, with nearly a third of its 11,327 residents born overseas and many people speaking a language other than English at home. It is a highly walkable suburb where almost everyone lives within a short stroll of parks, shops and public transport. While the population is generally middle-aged, there is a notable number of one-parent families and people in de facto relationships.
Hamilton Hill's schools draw a more advantaged community than local incomes would suggest.
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The typical resident is 39, and the area has a higher share of people in de facto relationships than most similar places. About 18.2% of the population is aged 65 or over, while children under 15 make up 15.3%, which is well below the state figure.
Birthplace diversity is high here, with 32.4% of people born overseas, a figure well above the national average. English, Australian, and Italian are the most common ancestries.
Many residents use a language other than English at home (21.1%), which is much higher than in most similar areas. Italian is the most common non-English language spoken.
About half of the population (49.4%) report having no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%.
Hamilton Hill is well-qualified, with 24.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is much higher than in most similar areas. The area is also home to a large number of schools.
Typical weekly household income is $1,396, which is well below the state and national figures. Weekly personal income is $765, which is about the same as the national figure.
Mental health conditions are more common here than in most similar areas, affecting 10.8% of residents. Additionally, 6.1% of people need help with daily activities, which is higher than the state average.
Volunteer rates are lower than in most similar areas, at 13.6%. A little below the national average, 11.5% of residents provide unpaid care.
First Nations people make up a significant group with 329 residents. While a high number speak a First Nations language, typical personal income is much lower than in most similar areas at $425.
One-parent families make up 22.8% of the community, which is well above the national average. This contributes to a higher number of people living alone (34.5%) and smaller typical households of 2.2 people.
Renters make up 36.0% of households, which is much higher than most similar areas. Detached houses are less common here than in the rest of the state, and typical weekly rent is $320.
The area is very well connected, with a high number of public transport stops and 8.1% of homes having no motor vehicle. Only 7.1% of people work from home, far below the national figure.
The community is quite mobile, with 40.5% of people moving house in the last five years, which is much higher than in most similar areas.
The unemployment rate is 6.4%, which is a little above the state and national averages. Many residents work in health care and social assistance.
Hamilton Hill is very walkable, with a score of 7.0. Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, a school, or groceries.