Hopetoun

The typical resident is 46, which is far older than the national figure of 38. Seniors make up 23.1% of the population, a figure well above the state and national averages, and there is a notably high proportion of people in de facto relationships.

About 20.7% of the community was born overseas, which is much higher than most similar areas. English is the most common ancestry at 44.8%, followed by Australian at 36.4%.

Most residents speak only English at home (83.9%). While 6.0% use another language, which is higher than in many similar areas, this is still far below the state and national averages.

Nearly half the population (49.8%) reports no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 36.3%.

The area has far fewer adults with a bachelor degree or higher (12.3%) compared to the national figure of 26.3%. Many residents hold a Certificate III or IV, and 41.7% have completed Year 12.

While typical weekly household income is $1,542, there is a significant group of high earners, with 18.1% of people earning over $2,000 a week—well above the national average.

About 28.9% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is a little above the national figure. Arthritis is the most commonly reported condition at 11.7%.

Volunteerism is high here, with 23.8% of people volunteering, well above the national average. This is alongside a higher-than-usual number of former Defence Force members.

First Nations residents earn a typical personal income of $1,125, which is far above the national figure. A high 17.8% also speak a First Nations language.

Homes here are smaller than usual, with just 2.1 people per home. A high 36.9% of people live alone, which is far above the national average of 25.6%.

The town consists almost entirely of separate houses (94.0%). Renting is more common here than in similar areas, and typical weekly rent is $250, well below the national figure.

Public transport use for commuting is well above the national average at 13.1%. However, the area remains largely car-dependent, with 44.9% of homes having one vehicle and 36.5% having two.

This is a highly transient community, with 50.1% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas also make up a much higher proportion of the population (18.6%) than in most areas.

Mining is the dominant industry, employing 40.1% of the workforce. While full-time employment is steady at 59.9%, fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the state average.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.5, well below the state average. Many homes are far from public transport, with only 16.8% within a 10-minute walk.