Hines Hill

The community is far older than the state and national averages, with a typical age of 54. It has a much higher proportion of First Nations people than most areas, at 6.8%, and very few children under 15.

English and Australian ancestries are most common here. While 13.6% of residents were born overseas, this is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the national and state figures for linguistic diversity.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most areas, with 37.3% identifying as Christian and only 27.1% reporting no religion.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 8.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree and only 33.3% completing Year 12.

Incomes are among the lowest at this level; the typical personal weekly income is $487, far below the national figure of $805. However, 14.0% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, which is a little above the national average.

Residents face significant health challenges, with 35.6% having a long-term condition and 15.3% living with a mental health condition, both of which are well above the national figures.

Volunteering is very high here, with 36.8% of people helping out, far above the national figure of 14.1%. This contrasts with very low rates of unpaid childcare.

The First Nations population is older than most, with a typical age of 50, and household incomes are among the lowest in the region at $649.

Homes are smaller than usual, with only 2.0 people per household. Most are couples without children, and there are no one-parent families in the area.

Housing is dominated by detached houses, and 65.2% are owned outright, far above the national average. Rent is very affordable, with a typical weekly cost of just $100.

The area is highly car-reliant, though 39.1% of workers do so from home, far above the national figure. Every home has at least one motor vehicle.

The population is very stable, with only 6.8% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Employment is concentrated in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. While the unemployment rate is 0.0%, the proportion of adults working or looking for work is much lower than most areas.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.4. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.