Hillston

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 12.0%, which is well above the national figure and has risen since 2011. While the typical resident is 37, the area has seen a rise in seniors, who now make up 17.7% of the population.

Born overseas, 20.8% of residents come from other countries, a figure that has risen sharply since 2011. While Australian and English ancestries are most common, there is a notable Indian presence, with 4.5% of people born there.

Speaking another language at home has become much more common, rising to 16.9% since 2011. This shift is reflected in the community, with Punjabi being the most common non-English language spoken.

Christianity remains the most common faith at 48.9%, though those reporting no religion have increased to 29.1% since 2011. This figure is still well below the national average.

The community has seen a rise in qualifications, with those holding a bachelor's degree or higher increasing to 12.5% since 2011. However, this remains far below the state and national figures.

Typical personal income is $802 a week, which is about the same as the national figure. However, family and household incomes are well below the state average, and the number of high-earning households has fallen since 2011.

Long-term health conditions are less common here than in most similar areas, affecting 25.1% of residents. Mental health conditions are also reported at a lower rate, at 6.1%, compared to the national figure of 8.8%.

Participation in unpaid care and housework has fallen since 2011, with only 8.8% of people providing unpaid care. Volunteering has risen slightly to 13.2%, which is about the same as the state average.

The typical home is smaller than in other areas, with 2.2 people per dwelling. There has been a significant increase in people living alone, who now make up 29.6% of households.

Rental properties are much more common than usual at 39.1%. While most people live in separate houses, the typical weekly rent of $222 and monthly mortgage of $876 are far below state and national figures.

Most people drive to work, but 8.6% of the workforce walks. About 8.1% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is a higher proportion than in most similar areas.

The town is seeing significant movement, with 42.0% of people moving in the last five years. This is driven by a huge spike in recent overseas arrivals, who now make up 62.8% of new residents.

Full-time employment is very high at 69.6%, far above the national average. The workforce is heavily concentrated in agriculture, forestry and fishing, which accounts for 27.5% of jobs.

The town center is highly accessible, with 94.5% of homes within a 15-minute walk of health services and 94.8% near a school. However, there is no public transport within a 10-minute walk.