Hillwood

Residents are far older than the national average, with 22.3% aged 65 or over. Children under 15 make up only 13.9% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

About 15.4% of people were born overseas, a figure that matches the Tasmanian average but is far below the national rate. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 91.4% of residents. Only 2.7% use another language at home, which is well below the state and national figures.

A majority of residents (53.0%) report no religion, which is much higher than in most similar areas and far above the national average of 38.9%.

The area has a relatively qualified workforce, with 21.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the rate of people completing Year 12 is far below the national figure.

Typical household weekly income is $1,718, which is well above the Tasmanian average. About 10.4% of individuals earn $2,000 or more per week, a rate higher than most similar areas.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than nationally, affecting 31.8% of residents. Arthritis is the most reported condition, affecting 15.4% of the population.

Unpaid housework is very common, with 33.8% of people doing 15 or more hours a week, a figure far above the national average. There is also a strong presence of former Defence Force members at 5.9%.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 3.0% of the population. This group is noticeably younger than the wider community, with a typical age of 22.

The community is dominated by families, with 50% of households being couples with children. Very few people live alone (15.6%), which is far below the state average.

Every single home in Hillwood is a separate house. Home ownership is very high, with 51.9% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%.

Cars are essential here, as 100% of homes have at least one motor vehicle and no one commutes by public transport. It is a long drive to the city, taking about 139 minutes.

Movement into the area is lower than elsewhere, with 31.0% of people having moved in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

About 59.5% of adults are working or looking for work. The most common industries for local workers are health care, social assistance, and education.

The area is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.6, far below the state average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.