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Hillwood
7 km²
Typical household incomes in Hillwood are much higher than in most similar areas, with the usual weekly family income reaching $1,885. This is a mature community where the typical resident is 52, far older than the national figure. It is characterized by large, detached homes and a growing population that has increased by 34% since 2011. The area is primarily residential and car-dependent, with a high proportion of residents owning their homes outright.
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Hillwood is far older than most of Australia, with a typical age of 52 and 23.6% of people aged 65 and over. This older profile helps explain why there are so few children under 15, at only 12.6%.
People born overseas make up 17.2% of the population, which is much higher than in most similar areas. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, followed by Irish and Scottish.
English is the dominant language, and the area has a very low rate of people using another language at home at 1.5%. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
More than half the community (55.5%) report having no religion, which is among the highest rates for its level and far above the national figure of 38.9%.
The workforce is well-qualified, with 21.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, a figure that has risen since 2011. Management, commerce, and engineering are the most common fields of study.
The community is relatively prosperous; 16.7% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is higher than most similar areas. Typical household income has risen by $903 since 2011.
Long-term health conditions are reported by 33.9% of residents, which is well above the national figure of 27.7%. Arthritis is the most common condition, affecting 16.5% of the population.
Volunteering is common here, with 20.6% of people volunteering, well above the national figure. Additionally, 6.6% of residents have served in the Defence Force, one of the highest rates for its level.
Family sizes are typical for the state, but there are far fewer people living alone (16.1%) and fewer one-parent families (8.7%) compared to most other areas.
Housing is dominated by detached homes, with 100% of dwellings being separate houses. A high 52.7% of these are owned outright, and 84.4% of homes have three or more bedrooms.
The area is entirely car-dependent, as every home has at least one motor vehicle and no one commutes using public transport. Most homes have two or more vehicles.
The community is relatively stable, with 31.2% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. There were no recent arrivals from overseas in the latest census.
About 57% of adults are working or looking for work, with 55% employed full-time. The most common industries for local workers are health care, manufacturing, and education.
Hillwood is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.7, far below the state average. Almost no residents can reach groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.