State Electorate · Area profile
Hinchinbrook
6,494 km²
A much lower proportion of people are born overseas in Hinchinbrook compared to the rest of the country. This community is notably young for its size, with a typical resident aged 37 and a high number of children under 15. It is a place where families are common and home sizes are large. The population has grown by 12% since 2011, reflecting a steady increase in residents across the region.
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The area has a strong Indigenous presence, with 6.8% of people identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is well above the national figure. It is also a young community, as the typical age has dropped by 6 years since 2011.
Most residents were born in Australia (83.2%), and the share of people born overseas is far below the Queensland and national figures. Australian and English are the most common ancestries reported.
English is the dominant language, with only 4.2% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national average, and very few residents speak little or no English.
Over half the population identifies as Christian, while 39.4% report no religion. The share of people with no religion has risen by 14 points since 2011.
Educational qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 12.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the share of people who completed Year 12 has risen by 14 points since 2011.
Typical weekly family income is $2,051, which is about the same as the national figure. Weekly personal income is $846, which is higher than in most similar areas.
Long-term health conditions are reported at a rate of 28.7%, which is about the same as the national average. Mental health conditions are more common here than in most other areas.
Unpaid care for children is much more common here than elsewhere, with 30.3% of people providing this support. Notably, the share of people who served in the Defence Force is among the highest in the country.
Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 2.6 people per household. Fewer people live alone compared to the state and national figures.
Separate houses are very common, making up 94.2% of all homes. Most properties are large, with 84.7% having three or more bedrooms, far above the national figure.
The area is highly reliant on cars, with only 0.8% of people commuting by public transport. Very few homes have no motor vehicle, and working from home is much less common than across Australia.
About 40% of residents have moved in the last five years. The share of recent arrivals from overseas has fallen since 2011 and is well below the national average.
Employment rates are strong, with 64.2% of adults working or looking for work. Full-time employment is well above the national average, and the unemployment rate has fallen since 2011.
The area is very car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the Queensland average. Most residents live more than 15 minutes away from groceries, health services, and schools.