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Hillarys (North Metropolitan)
25 km²
A steady population growth defines Hillarys, creating a high-income community known for its spacious family homes. It is a well-off area where residents generally earn more and are better qualified than the national average. Many households are established, with a high rate of home ownership and a strong presence of children. This is a settled, affluent suburb in the North Metropolitan region with a high proportion of professional workers.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
18 schools within reach make Hillarys (North Metropolitan) convenient for families.
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The typical resident is 40, making the area a little older than the state and national figures. While children under 15 make up 19.2% of the population, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community is much smaller than in most other areas.
Overseas birthplaces are common here, with 34.4% of people born abroad, which is well above the national figure. English is the most frequent ancestry at 45.6%, followed by Australian and Irish.
English is the dominant language, with 87.2% of people using it exclusively at home. This means the proportion of people using another language is far below the national average.
Nearly half of the population, 45.8%, report having no religion, a figure that is well above the national average. Christianity is the other primary affiliation at 46.4%.
The community is well-qualified, with 64.6% of residents completing Year 12 and 27.1% holding a bachelor degree or higher, both of which are well above state levels.
Incomes are much higher than in most areas, with 29.3% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical family income is $2,478, which is a little above the state and national figures.
Residents generally enjoy good health, with only 3.3% needing help with daily activities, among the lowest for its level. Long-term health conditions are also lower than most areas.
Caregiving is very common here, as 33.1% of people provide unpaid childcare, which is well above the national figure. Volunteering is also more frequent than in most areas.
Families are the norm, with 61.3% of homes consisting of couples with children. This explains why people living alone is much lower than the state average at 19.2%.
The area is dominated by large, separate houses, with 95.4% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Renting is far less common here than elsewhere, at only 16.6%.
Almost every home has a car, with only 2.2% of households lacking a vehicle. While public transport use is higher than in most areas, only 9.9% of the workforce works from home.
The community is very stable, as only 33% of people moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. Recent arrivals from overseas are also among the lowest for this level.
Employment is high, with 68% of adults working or looking for work, well above the national average. Professionals make up the largest employment group at 25.6%.
The suburb is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. Most residents can also reach groceries, health services, and public transport within a 15-minute walk.