Hazelvale

The community is far older than the national figure, with the typical resident aged 50 and 28.9% of people aged 65 or over. Interestingly, children under 15 make up 26.5% of the population, which is well above the national average.

English ancestry is most common at 50.6%, followed by Australian and Irish. While 14.5% of people were born overseas, this is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of residents using another language. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Christianity is the most common faith at 44.6%. Those with no religion make up 36.1%, which is a little below the national figure.

Around 16.7% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is well below the national average. Qualifications are often linked to the local landscape, with 19.0% of degrees in agriculture and environment.

Incomes are much lower than most areas, with the typical household earning $1,041 a week, far below the national figure of $1,746. Only 8.6% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

About 28.9% of people have a long-term health condition, slightly above the national figure. However, no one in the community reports needing help with daily activities.

Participation in unpaid work is very high, with 27.3% providing unpaid care and 33.3% doing 15 or more hours of housework weekly. This is far above national levels.

First Nations people make up a very small part of the population, with the typical age of this group being far younger than the state average at just 4 years.

Couples without children are the most common household type at 45.0%. The typical home is smaller than most, with 2.2 people per dwelling.

Every home in Hazelvale is a separate house, and 42.9% are owned outright, far above the national figure. However, homes are smaller than usual, with 57.1% having three or more bedrooms, far below the national average.

The area is highly car-dependent, with no public transport stops available. This is reflected in the workforce, where a striking 42.1% of people work from home, far above the national figure of 21.0%.

The population is relatively stable, with 24.4% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The workforce is heavily concentrated in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, which accounts for 60.5% of jobs. Full-time employment is far below the national figure at 39.5%, though the unemployment rate is 0.0%.

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