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Hill
19,855 km²
Far older than most similar areas, Hill is a spacious community where the typical resident is 46. It is a place where home ownership is high and the population has grown by 31% since 2011. The area has a strong Indigenous presence and a significant number of seniors, with nearly a quarter of the population aged 65 or over. These trends contribute to a slower-paced environment with smaller households and lower typical incomes than the national figure.
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 10.6% of the population, which is well above the national figure. The community has aged significantly, with the typical age rising by 13 years since 2011 to 46, and 23.6% of residents now aged 65 or over.
People born overseas make up 13.9% of the population, which is far below the national average of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, accounting for 34.0% and 33.7% respectively.
Only 7.8% of residents use a language other than English at home, a figure far below the national average. English is used by 80.4% of the community, and very few people speak little or no English.
About 36.0% of people report no religion, which is a little below the national figure. However, this has risen sharply since 2011, increasing by 18 points over the decade.
Qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 11.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 40.6% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.
Weekly incomes are much lower than the national average, with the typical family earning $1,494. Typical household income has fallen by $405 since 2011, and only 10.6% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.
People needing help with daily activities make up 6.3% of the population, which is slightly higher than most areas. Arthritis is the most common long-term health condition, affecting 10.1% of residents.
Volunteering is more common here than in most areas, with 16.8% of people pitching in. This is despite a drop in those caring for children unpaid, which fell 10 points since 2011.
Homes are smaller than usual, with only 2.3 people per home. This is consistent with a high number of people living alone, who make up 29.2% of the population.
The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up 89.3% of dwellings. Home ownership is very strong, with 42.2% of homes owned outright—far above the national figure of 31.0%.
Car travel is essential, as there are no public transport routes or stops in the area. Most people drive to work, and 38.1% of homes have two motor vehicles.
The population is relatively stable, with 33.8% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure. Recent arrivals from overseas have also fallen, dropping 15 points since 2011.
Only 51.8% of adults are working or looking for work, which is much lower than most areas. Many locals work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, which accounts for 17.3% of jobs.
The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 2.0, far below the state average. Only 25.2% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of basic amenities like groceries or health services.