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Hithergreen

24 km²

A significant gap in household income separates Hithergreen from the rest of the state, where typical weekly earnings are well above the national figure. This small community of 61 people is noticeably older than the Australian average, with a typical resident aged 43. It is a wealthy, car-dependent area where a high proportion of residents live in detached houses and many have no religious affiliation. The population is primarily Australian-born and speaks only English at home.

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The typical resident is 43, making the area noticeably older than both Western Australia and the nation. There are fewer children and seniors than in most similar areas, and a very high 24.1% of people are in de facto relationships.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 8.2% of people born overseas, which is far below the national figure. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language used at home, meaning there are no residents who speak another language or who speak little to no English.

A very high 67.2% of residents have no religion, a figure far above both the state and national averages.

While 17.2% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, this is well below the national figure. Many residents hold a Certificate III or IV, and about 45% have completed Year 12.

Hithergreen is a high-earning area where typical weekly household income is well above the state and national figures. A striking 25.9% of people earn $2,000 or more per week, far above the national average.

Residents are generally healthy, with a lower rate of long-term health conditions and a much lower rate of mental health conditions compared to most areas.

Unpaid care is common here, with far more people caring for children or providing other unpaid care than in most other areas.

The First Nations population is very small, though the few individuals present have a typical personal income and age far above the state and national averages.

The area consists entirely of multi-person households, with no one living alone. Nearly 60% of families are couples with children.

Every home in Hithergreen is a separate house, and 42.9% are owned outright. Monthly home-loan payments are a little above the national figure.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, as every home has at least two vehicles and there are no public transport stops in the area.

About 36.7% of the population moved into the area within the last five years, which is slightly below the national figure.

A very high 84.5% of adults are working or looking for work, and there is no unemployment. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, fishing, or healthcare.

This is a completely car-dependent area with no shops, parks, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.

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