Hoffman

The population is much older than most areas, with a typical age of 52. Children under 15 make up only 9.7% of the community, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

About 19.4% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than in similar areas, though still far below the state average. The most common ancestries are English and Australian.

English is the main language, but 9.7% of people use another language at home, a figure that is much higher than in most similar areas.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in the rest of the country, as 64.5% identify as Christian and only 25.8% have no religion.

No adults here hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the state and national figures. However, 62.1% of residents completed Year 12, a result well above the national average.

Typical weekly family and household incomes are much lower than most areas, both sitting around $1,125. In contrast, typical personal weekly income is $850, which is about the same as the national figure.

Residents here are in very good health, with only 9.7% having a long-term health condition—far below the national figure of 27.7%. No one reported needing help with daily activities.

Community spirit is high, with 41.4% of people volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Additionally, 14.8% of residents have served in the Defence Force, which is far above the state average.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living here, which is lower than most similar areas.

One-parent families make up 25% of the community, a figure far above the national average. Homes are slightly smaller than usual, with 2.3 people per household.

Housing costs are very high, with typical weekly rents at $600 and monthly home-loan payments at $2,383, both of which are well above the state and national figures.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes. It takes 137 minutes to drive to the city, but 19% of people work from home.

The community is quite mobile, with 51.7% of people having moved here in the last five years, a rate far above the national figure.

More people are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas, and there is no unemployment. Jobs are concentrated in agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining, and retail.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.