Hillman

The typical resident is 41, making the area noticeably older than the state and national figures. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 21.3% of the population, which is well above the national average.

About 25.9% of residents were born overseas, a figure that is much higher than most similar areas, though still a little below the national average. English and Australian ancestries are the most common.

English is the main language for 87.5% of the community. While 7.1% of people use another language at home, this is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

More than half of residents (51.9%) report having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 5.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national average of 26.3%.

Household incomes are well below the national figure, with a typical weekly family income of $1,439. Only 8.7% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is much lower than most areas.

Health challenges are prevalent here, as 36.9% of people have a long-term health condition, which is far above the state average. Mental health conditions are also well above the national figure.

The area has a much higher proportion of Defence Force veterans (4.9%) than most similar areas. However, volunteering rates are well below the national average at 10.2%.

First Nations people make up 4.4% of the population, which is a little above the state average. This group is far younger than the national average, with a typical age of 16.

One-parent families are very common here at 23.9%, a figure far above the state average. Most households consist of two people (36.2%) or are couples with children.

Every single home in Hillman is a separate house, and 97.2% have three or more bedrooms. This is far above the national average, though typical weekly rents of $300 are well below the national figure.

Public transport access is strong, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop. However, very few people work from home (2.7%), a figure far below the national average.

The community is relatively stable, with 28.4% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Unemployment is well above the national average at 9.1%. Many residents work in health care, construction, and manufacturing, with technicians and trades being the most common roles.

While every home is within a short walk of a park or school, there are no grocery stores or health services within a 15-minute walk, leaving the area far below the state average for general amenity.