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Hyland Park
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Typical household incomes in Hyland Park are far below the national figure, with a typical weekly income of just $989. This small community of 440 people has aged significantly, and the typical resident is now 49. It is a place where many people own their homes outright and live in large, detached houses. The area has seen a steady rise in residents with no religious affiliation and a shrinking population over the last decade.
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The community is far older than the national average, with a quarter of residents aged 65 and over. While the population shrank by 8.7% since 2011, the proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people rose to 6.1%, which is a little above the state figure.
Most residents were born in Australia, though 13.2% were born overseas, a figure that has risen since 2011. English, Australian, Scottish, and Irish are the most common ancestries.
English is the dominant language, with 92.7% of people using it at home. This is far below the national average for language diversity, and no residents reported speaking little or no English.
A majority of residents—54.1%—now report having no religion, a figure that rose by 35 points since 2011. This is far above the national figure of 38.9%.
A higher proportion of adults here hold a bachelor's degree or higher (17.6%) compared to similar areas, though this is still well below the national average. Nearly half of residents have completed Year 12.
Incomes are much lower than in most areas; the typical family earns $1,375 a week, which is well below the national figure of $2,120. Only 5.8% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.
Health needs are higher here than in the state average, with 33.6% of people living with a long-term health condition. Those needing help with daily activities rose to 7.7% since 2011.
Unpaid care is common, with 17.8% of people providing care, which is well above the national average. This is consistent with the older age of the population.
Homes are smaller than usual with 2.2 people per dwelling. One-parent families make up 19.1% of the community, which is well above the state average.
Almost every home is a separate house, and 46.8% are owned outright, far exceeding the national figure. Typical weekly rents have risen to $350.
The area is entirely car-dependent, with every single home owning at least one motor vehicle. Only 1.7% of people use public transport to get to work.
The community is quite mobile, with 40.3% of people moving in the last five years. However, there were no recent arrivals from overseas.
The unemployment rate is 7.1%, which is a little above the national average. Many of those working are in health care, social assistance, or education.
Hyland Park is very car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. No residents live within a 15-minute walk of groceries, schools, or health services.