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Hammond
3,338 km²
An older population marks the community of Hammond, where the typical resident is 45, noticeably older than the national figure. It is a largely residential area of about 37,000 people that has grown by 13% since 2011. The area is distinctive for its low proportion of overseas-born residents and a high number of people who claim no religion. With many large, detached homes and limited local services, it is a place where most people rely on cars to get around.
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Hammond has a noticeably older profile, with 23.9% of people aged 65 and over, which is well above the national figure. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population has risen to 4.1%, a figure higher than most similar areas.
The community is overwhelmingly Australian or British in origin, with 81.5% born in Australia. Those born overseas make up only 12.2% of the population, a figure far below the national average and down 22 points since 2011.
English is the primary language for 87.5% of residents. Only 5.6% use another language at home, which is far below the national figure and represents a sharp drop of 27 points since 2011.
About half of the population (49.9%) report having no religion, which is far above the national figure. This represents a significant trend, with the number of people with no religion rising 28 points since 2011.
The area has among the lowest levels of higher education, with only 10.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure and reflects a 14 point fall since 2011.
Typical weekly household income is $1,151, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 8.7% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, placing Hammond among the lowest for this measure.
Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 34.5% of people living with a long-term health condition. Around 8.1% of residents need help with daily activities, which is a little above the national average.
Volunteering is much more common than in most similar areas, with 19.5% of people pitching in. This spirit of help is also seen in unpaid care, as 14.1% of people provide unpaid care, which is above the national figure.
Homes here are often small in size, with a typical of 2.3 people per dwelling. A high proportion of residents—29.7%—live alone, which is well above the national figure.
The area is dominated by separate houses (91.2%), with 81.2% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Rent is much lower than the national figure, with a typical weekly cost of $245.
Car use is essential, as only 0.5% of people commute by public transport. Most homes have at least one vehicle, and 35.4% have two.
The population is relatively stable, with 35.6% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals have fallen significantly, now making up 10.4% of the community.
Only 53.1% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national figure. The unemployment rate is 5.5%, and many residents work in health care, social assistance, or retail.
Hammond is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.1, far below the state average. Most homes are more than 15 minutes' walk from groceries (37.9%) or health services (30.2%).