Hocking

The area is noticeably younger than the state and national figures, with a typical age of 34. Children under 15 make up 23.2% of the population, which is well above the national average of 18.2%.

Birthplaces are diverse, with 35.9% of people born overseas, a figure well above the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish and Scottish.

About 18.6% of residents use another language at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas. This is consistent with the high proportion of overseas-born residents.

A plurality of residents report no religion (43.9%), which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is also common at 43.2%.

Education levels are high, with 62.8% of residents completing Year 12, well above the national average. This is reflected in a higher-than-usual share of adults holding bachelor degrees or higher.

Hocking is a high-earning area where the typical household income of $2,234 per week is well above the national figure. Around 26% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

Residents are generally healthier than the national average, with only 21.5% reporting a long-term health condition, which is well below the Australian figure of 27.7%.

The community is very focused on childcare, with 35% of people caring for children unpaid, a figure well above the national average. Volunteering rates are slightly lower than the state average.

The First Nations community is relatively young, with a typical age of 21. Education is a strong point here, with Year 12 completion at 47.6%, far above the state and national figures.

Homes tend to be larger, with an average of 2.9 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 66.8% of families.

The suburb is dominated by large homes, with 97.8% having three or more bedrooms. Most people own their home with a mortgage (63%), and typical weekly rents are a bit higher than the national figure.

Most people drive to work, and 48.4% of homes have two vehicles. While public transport use is low, the area has a high number of transit stops and very short walks to the nearest stop.

The area is relatively stable, though 36.4% of residents moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 6.6% of the population.

Job activity is very high, with 73% of adults working or looking for work, which is far above the national average. The most common industries are health, construction, and retail.

The suburb is quite walkable for daily needs, with 99% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a school and 90% near groceries. However, access to health services is much lower than the state average.