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Heathcote
6 km²
Far older than the state and national average is Heathcote, where the typical resident is 58. This community has seen its population grow by 33% since 2011, though it is now marked by a very high proportion of seniors and people living alone. It is a place of modest incomes and high home ownership, with a population that has aged significantly over the last decade. The area's character is defined by a quiet, residential feel and a workforce with a strong presence of technicians and tradespeople.
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The typical resident is 58, which is 20 years older than the national figure. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 38% of the population, a figure that rose 22 points since 2011, while children under 15 have fallen to 11.7%.
Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 10.7% of the population, which is far below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, with English accounting for 42%.
English is the primary language for 86.4% of the community. Only 2.8% of people use another language at home, which is far below the state and national averages.
About 39.1% of residents report having no religion, which is about the same as the national figure. This proportion has risen 19 points since 2011, while 47.1% of the population identify as Christian.
Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 9.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 27.9% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.
Typical weekly household incomes are much lower than the national figure, sitting at $847. Only 5.4% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is far below the state average.
Health needs are high here, as 44.8% of people have a long-term health condition and 12.2% need help with daily activities. These figures are both well above the national average, with arthritis being the most common condition.
The area has a high number of Defence Force veterans at 5.1%, well above the national figure. However, the proportion of people caring for children unpaid is among the lowest for similar areas at 14.6%.
The community is largely made up of single-person households, with 42.5% of people living alone. This helps explain why there are only 1.9 people per home, which is well below the national average.
A striking 51.2% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure. The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up 92.6% of all dwellings.
Cars are the primary way to get around, with 66.6% of workers driving to work and no one using public transport to commute. Working from home has risen to 12.1% since 2011.
The population is relatively stable, with 32.7% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. No recent arrivals from overseas were recorded.
Only 38% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national average. This is consistent with the high number of retirees, though those employed are often in health care or retail.
The area is somewhat walkable, with a score of 5.6. While most residents are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, far fewer are within reach of a school or public transport compared to the state average.