Hazelmere

The area is much older than most, with a typical age of 49 and a high 27% of residents aged 65 and over. Conversely, children under 15 make up only 12.3%, which is well below the national figure.

About 27.4% of residents were born overseas, a figure that is much higher than in most similar areas. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, followed by Scottish, Irish, and Italian heritage.

While 9% of people use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas, this is still far below the state and national averages. English remains the dominant language for 83.9% of the community.

A high 45.7% of residents report having no religion, which is well above the national figure. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 42%.

Adults with a bachelor degree or higher make up 13.6% of the population, which is far below the state average of 23.8%. Many residents hold a Certificate III or IV, and 43.6% have completed Year 12.

Incomes are generally lower than most areas, with a typical weekly household income of $1,208, which is well below the state figure of $1,815. Weekly personal income is also much lower than the national average at $639.

Residents experience more health challenges than most, with a much higher rate of long-term health conditions at 37.4%. This includes arthritis and mental health conditions, and 6.1% of people need help with daily activities.

Volunteer rates are much lower than most areas at 11.2%. Unpaid care for children is also well below the state and national figures, consistent with the smaller number of children in the area.

The First Nations community is small, but those residents are far older than the national typical age of 24, with a typical age of 39. Personal and household incomes for First Nations residents are also well above the state average.

Living arrangements are unique here, with a much higher proportion of people living alone (33.4%) than the national average. Homes are generally smaller, with only 2.2 people per household.

Home ownership is very strong, as 47.8% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure. Most are separate houses, though they are smaller than usual, with 64.8% having fewer than three bedrooms.

The area has an exceptional number of public transport stops and departures per person, though only 2.4% of people use it to commute. Most residents rely on cars, with 64.7% driving to work.

The community is somewhat mobile, with 37.9% of people moving in the last five years. However, recent arrivals from overseas are far below the national average at 3.9%.

Employment is lower than most areas, with 54.6% of adults working or looking for work. The unemployment rate is 7.4%, which is a little above the state and national figures.

Hazelmere is mostly car-dependent with a very low walkability score of 2.5. While public transport stops are accessible, almost no residents can reach groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk.