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Home Hill
4 km²
A shrinking population defines Home Hill, where the total number of residents fell by 10% since 2011. This community is far older than the national average, with the typical resident now aged 48. It is a place where many people own their homes outright and live in detached houses. The area has a distinct profile, combining a high proportion of seniors with a strong Italian heritage and a workforce heavily involved in manufacturing and agriculture.
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The typical resident is 48, making the area far older than the national figure of 38. Seniors make up 27.8% of the population, which is far above the national average and has risen since 2011.
Most residents were born in Australia, and the proportion of overseas-born people is far below the national average. Italian ancestry is particularly common here, accounting for 15.4% of the community.
English is the main language for 86.7% of people, and those using another language at home are far fewer than in the rest of the country. Very few people speak little or no English.
About 65.3% of residents identify as Christian, while those with no religion are far below the national figure. However, the number of people reporting no religion has risen by 12 points since 2011.
Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 7.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. A third of residents finished school in Year 10.
Typical weekly household income is $1,174, which is well below the national figure. Incomes have risen since 2011, though people earning $2,000 or more a week remain well below the national average.
Health needs are higher here than in most areas, with 35.4% of people living with a long-term condition. The proportion of people needing help with daily activities is also well above the national average.
Volunteering is slightly more common than the national average, though it has fallen since 2011. There is also a higher proportion of Defence Force veterans compared to most other areas.
One-parent families are more common here than in most areas, and 28.8% of people live alone. The typical home has 2.3 people, which is slightly lower than the national figure.
Housing is very stable, with 45.8% of homes owned outright—far above the national average. Rent is also much lower than the national figure, with a typical weekly cost of $225.
Cars are essential, as 0% of people commute by public transport and only 4.4% work from home. Most households own at least one vehicle, with 38.9% owning two.
The community is relatively stable, as far fewer people moved in the last five years compared to the national average. Recent arrivals from overseas are much higher than in most similar areas.
Full-time employment is well above the national average, though the overall proportion of adults working or looking for work is far below the national figure. Manufacturing, health, and agriculture are the main industries.
The area is very walkable for daily needs, with almost every home within 15 minutes of a park and most near schools and groceries. However, there is no public transport within a 10-minute walk.