Mount Hicks

The typical resident is 47, making the area far older than the national figure of 38. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 27.8% of the population, which is well above the state average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas ancestry are predominantly English, Scottish, or Irish. Only 10.7% of people were born overseas, which is far below the national figure.

English is the primary language here, with 91% of residents using it at home. This is well below the state and national averages for language diversity, and no one reported speaking little or no English.

Half of the population report having no religion, a figure that is about the same as the state average but far above the national figure. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 40.2%.

A fair number of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, though 36.1% of residents have completed Year 12, which is far below the national average. Engineering and management are the most common qualification fields.

Typical household income is $1,388 a week, which is about the same as the state figure but well below the national average. Only 8.3% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, a rate much lower than most areas.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 32.3% of people living with a long-term condition. About 7.3% of residents need help with daily activities, which is a little above the national average.

Unpaid work is very common, with 33.7% of people doing 15 or more hours of housework a week, far above the state and national figures. Many residents also provide unpaid care or look after children.

First Nations people make up 5.3% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas. This group is far older than the state average, with a typical age of 49.

Family groups are common, with nearly half of households consisting of couples with children. Very few people live alone, at 16.5%, which is far below the state figure.

Home ownership is very high, with 52.6% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. Most homes are large, as 88.7% have three or more bedrooms.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no one using public transport to commute and every home owning at least one vehicle. The drive time to the city is among the highest for similar areas.

The community is relatively stable, as only 26.9% of people moved in the last five years. This is far below the national figure, and there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are key industries, employing 15.2% of the workforce. The unemployment rate is very low at 1.8%, which is well below both the state and national figures.

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