Hulongine

The typical resident is 44, making the area noticeably older than the state and national figures. However, there are no seniors aged 65 and over, while children under 15 make up 19.2% of the population.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 11.5% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Common ancestries include Australian, English, and Irish.

English is the only language used at home, and no one in the community speaks little or no English. This lack of linguistic diversity is far below the state and national averages.

Christianity is the dominant faith, accounting for 84.6% of residents. This is consistent with a total lack of people reporting no religion, a figure far below the national average of 38.9%.

Education levels are much lower than the state and national averages, with no adults holding a bachelor's degree and only 40.9% completing Year 12.

The community is relatively affluent, with a typical household income of $2,250 per week, which is well above the national figure of $1,746.

While no one needs help with daily activities, 30.8% of people have a long-term health condition, which is well above the national average. Cancer and diabetes are the most common conditions reported.

Volunteering is exceptionally high at 59.1%, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Many residents also provide unpaid care and do significant amounts of housework.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in the area, a figure lower than most similar areas.

Homes in Hulongine are larger than usual, with 3.3 people per home, well above the national average of 2.5.

Rental costs are very low, with a typical weekly rent of $150, far below the national figure of $375. Typical monthly home-loan payments are around $1,500.

The area is completely reliant on cars, with no public transport stops or routes available. The drive time to the city is about 83 minutes.

The population is very stable, with no one moving into the area in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work, at 68.2%, which is well above both the state and national figures.

Hulongine is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0 and no parks, shops, or health services within a 15-minute walk.