Hillside

The community is far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 48 and 34.7% of residents aged 65 or over. There is a high proportion of children under 15 at 19.4%, but almost no one in their late teens or early twenties.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a much lower proportion of overseas-born people (5.6%) compared to the rest of the state. Australian, English, and Scottish ancestries are the most common.

English is the only language used at home in Hillside, meaning the area has a much lower rate of language diversity than the state and national figures.

Christianity is the most common faith at 62.5%, while those with no religion make up 25% of the population, which is far below the national figure.

The area has much lower levels of higher education than most other places, with only 7% of adults holding a bachelor degree and 35% completing Year 12.

Typical household income is $1,375 a week, which is well below the state and national figures. No households earn $3,000 or more per week, and no individuals earn over $2,000 weekly.

Residents generally report good health, with 0% needing help with daily activities and a mental health rate (4.2%) that is well below the national average.

Hillside is exceptionally active in giving back, with 36.8% of people volunteering, a figure far above the national average. Many residents also provide unpaid childcare, at 31.6%.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is very small, with no residents identifying as such in some counts, though a few report a high household income of $2,750.

Most homes are family-based, with 63.4% being couples with children. About 22.7% of people live alone, which is slightly below the national average.

Every home in Hillside is a separate house, and 50% are owned outright, which is far higher than the state average. No one in the area rents their home.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with 0% of people using public transport to commute and no public transport stops available. Residents face a long drive time of 124 minutes to the city.

The population is very stable, with only 23% of people moving in the last five years, far lower than the national rate of 40.7%.

While the unemployment rate is 0.0%, fewer adults are working or looking for work (56.1%) compared to the state. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area has a very low walkability score of 0.6, meaning it is almost entirely car-dependent. Very few residents can reach parks or groceries within a 15-minute walk.