Hill River

The community is significantly older than most areas, with seniors making up 29.9% of the population. While children under 15 account for 19.6%, there are very few people in de facto relationships compared to the state average.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 14% were born overseas, which is higher than in similar areas. English is the most common ancestry after Australian, followed by Scottish and Irish roots.

English is the sole language used at home, with no residents reporting that they speak little or no English.

More than half of the community (52.3%) reports having no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%.

A high proportion of residents have completed Year 12, though very few hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far below the state figure.

Typical personal and household incomes are a little above the national figures, but very few people earn $3,000 or more per week.

Residents enjoy very good health; the number of people with long-term health conditions or those needing daily help is much lower than in most other areas.

Volunteering is very common here, with 32.6% of people participating—far above the state average. A high number of residents also provide unpaid childcare and housework.

First Nations people make up a very small part of the population, though those present have personal and household incomes far above the state and national averages.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per dwelling and very few people living alone. Nearly half of all households are couples with children.

Large separate houses dominate the landscape, and 43.9% of homes are owned outright, which is far above the national average. Rent and mortgage payments are much lower than typical figures.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, but 41% of the workforce works from home, a rate far above the state average.

The community has seen some movement recently, with 38.4% of residents moving house in the last five years.

Employment is very high, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and a workforce heavily concentrated in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is entirely car-dependent, as no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services or schools.