Federal Electorate · Area profile

Hinkler

3,816 km²

Hinkler stands out for some of the lowest household incomes in the country, with an ageing population.

Beyond that, it has fewer university graduates than most areas and somewhat fewer residents than usual.

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📍 Hinkler, Federal Electorate

Demographics & Identity

Total population156,565▲ +16.3%since 2011 Median age49 yrs▲ +11.4%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population5.0%People aged 65 and over28.6%Children under 1516.0%People in a de facto relationship11.3%▲ +16.2%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Hinkler, the largest group is Seniors (65+) at 29%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (26%) and Young adults (25–44) (19%).

Seniors (65+)28.6%

Older adults (45–64)26.3%

Young adults (25–44)19.3%

Children (0–14)16.0%

Youth (15–24)9.7%

Marital status

In Hinkler, the largest group is Married at 48%, followed by Never married (29%) and Divorced (12%).

Married48%
Never married29%
Divorced12%
Widowed7%
Separated4%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Hinkler, the largest group is Australia at 89%, followed by England (5%) and New Zealand (3%).

Australia78.5%

England4.3%

New Zealand2.7%

Philippines0.8%

South Africa0.6%

India0.4%

Italy0.2%

China0.2%

Vietnam0.1%

Nepal0.1%

Ancestry

In Hinkler, the largest group is English at 37%, followed by Australian (33%) and Scottish (9%).

English43.9%

Australian38.8%

Scottish10.7%

Irish10.2%

German7.9%

Italian2.2%

Dutch1.6%

Filipino1.1%

Chinese0.9%

Indian0.7%

Language

People using another language at home5.1%

Language used at home

In Hinkler, the largest group is English only at 98%, followed by Mandarin (0%) and Italian (0%).

English only89.0%

Mandarin0.4%

Italian0.2%

Tagalog0.2%

Vietnamese0.2%

Hindi0.1%

Punjabi0.1%

Arabic0.1%

Cantonese0.1%

Greek0.0%

Religion

People with no religion40.9%

Religious affiliation

In Hinkler, the largest group is Christianity at 53%, followed by No religion (44%) and Buddhism (1%).

Christianity53%
No religion44%
Buddhism1%
Other religions0%
Hinduism0%
Islam0%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1240.0%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher12.3%

Highest year of school

In Hinkler, the largest group is Year 12 at 43%, followed by Year 10 (33%) and Year 9 or below (15%).

Year 1240.0%

Year 1030.4%

Year 9 or below14.1%

Year 117.8%

Highest qualification level

In Hinkler, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 50%, followed by Bachelor degree (20%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (18%).

Certificate III / IV39.6%

Bachelor degree16.0%

Advanced diploma / diploma14.1%

Postgraduate degree3.4%

Certificate I / II3.1%

Graduate diploma / certificate2.7%

Field of qualification

In Hinkler, the largest group is Engineering & related at 19%, followed by Management & commerce (17%) and Society & culture (15%).

Engineering & related16.0%

Management & commerce14.3%

Society & culture11.9%

Health11.9%

Education8.7%

Food, hospitality & personal services6.3%

Architecture & building6.3%

Agriculture & environment2.3%

Creative arts1.7%

Natural & physical sciences1.4%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$576▲ +39.8%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,123▲ +40.2%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,372▲ +46.0%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week5.4%Households earning $3,000+ a week9.7%

Household income distribution

In Hinkler, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 39%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (26%) and Under $650 (24%).

$650–$1,49935.8%

$1,500–$2,99923.8%

Under $65022.5%

$3,000–$3,9995.5%

$4,000 or more4.3%

Personal income distribution

In Hinkler, the largest group is Under $650 at 55%, followed by $650–$1,499 (32%) and $1,500–$2,999 (11%).

Under $65050.8%

$650–$1,49929.1%

$1,500–$2,99910.3%

$3,000 or more1.7%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition38.6%People with a mental health condition12.0%People needing help with daily activities10.1%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Hinkler, the largest group is None at 58%, followed by One condition (25%) and Two conditions (10%).

None52.6%

One condition22.8%

Two conditions9.5%

Three or more6.4%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Hinkler, the largest group is Arthritis at 21%, followed by Mental health (16%) and Other condition (14%).

Arthritis15.5%

Mental health12.0%

Other condition10.3%

Asthma9.9%

Heart disease6.9%

Diabetes6.8%

Cancer4.7%

Lung condition4.4%

Stroke1.7%

Dementia1.2%

Community Participation

Volunteers13.2%People providing unpaid care13.9%People caring for children unpaid21.2%People who served in the Defence Force5.0%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework23.5%

Family & Households

Average household size2.3▼ -4.2%since 2011 One-parent families17.5%People living alone27.7%▲ +11.3%since 2011

Family composition

In Hinkler, the largest group is Couples with children at 44%, followed by Couples without children (38%) and One-parent families (18%).

Couples with children44%
Couples without children38%
One-parent families18%
Other families1%

Household size

In Hinkler, the largest group is 2 people at 42%, followed by 1 person (28%) and 3 people (13%).

2 people41.5%

1 person27.7%

3 people12.8%

4 people10.4%

5 people4.7%

6 or more2.9%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$300▲ +25.0%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,300▼ -11.4%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -36.4%since 2011 Households renting27.4%Homes owned outright41.6%Separate (detached) houses84.0%Homes with three or more bedrooms77.2%▲ +0.9%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Hinkler, the largest group is Owned outright at 42%, followed by Rented (28%) and Owned with a mortgage (27%).

Owned outright42%
Rented28%
Owned with a mortgage27%
Other tenure2%

Types of homes

In Hinkler, the largest group is Separate house at 84%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (9%) and Flat or apartment (5%).

Separate house84%
Townhouse / semi-detached9%
Flat or apartment5%
Other dwelling2%

Bedrooms per home

In Hinkler, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 43%, followed by 4 bedrooms (30%) and 2 bedrooms (17%).

3 bedrooms42.5%

4 bedrooms29.6%

2 bedrooms16.5%

5 or more5.2%

1 bedroom3.8%

Studio / none0.7%

Weekly rent distribution

In Hinkler, the largest group is $200–$349 at 56%, followed by $350–$549 (29%) and Under $200 (13%).

$200–$34953.6%

$350–$54928.3%

Under $20013.0%

$550–$7491.3%

$750 or more0.3%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Hinkler, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 49%, followed by Under $1,000 (27%) and $1,800–$2,999 (20%).

$1,000–$1,79945.7%

Under $1,00025.2%

$1,800–$2,99918.6%

$3,000 or more4.5%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle5.9%▼ -25.6%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Hinkler, the largest group is 1 vehicle at 40%, followed by 2 vehicles (36%) and 3 vehicles (12%).

1 vehicle39.9%

2 vehicles35.8%

3 vehicles12.0%

4 or more6.4%

No vehicle5.9%

How people get to work

In Hinkler, the largest group is Car (driver) at 82%, followed by Worked at home (7%) and Car (passenger) (7%).

Car (driver)70.0%

Worked at home6.3%

Car (passenger)6.2%

Walked2.3%

Bicycle0.6%

Bus0.5%

Train0.0%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years43.6%Recent arrivals from overseas10.5%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate7.3%Labour-force participation47.3%Employed full-time56.4%

Industries people work in

In Hinkler, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 22%, followed by Retail trade (12%) and Construction (9%).

Health care & social assistance21.3%

Retail trade11.0%

Construction8.7%

Education & training8.7%

Accommodation & food7.8%

Agriculture, forestry & fishing5.4%

Manufacturing5.3%

Public administration & safety5.2%

Other services4.1%

Professional & technical3.3%

Occupations people work in

In Hinkler, the largest group is Professionals at 17%, followed by Community & personal service (16%) and Technicians & trades (14%).

Professionals16.8%

Community & personal service15.7%

Technicians & trades13.8%

Labourers13.7%

Clerical & administrative11.2%

Managers10.1%

Sales workers9.9%

Machinery operators & drivers7.0%

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