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Hindmarsh

7,524 km²

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📍 Hindmarsh, Council (LGA)

Demographics & Identity

Total population5,698▼ -1.7%since 2011Median age50 yrs▲ +6.4%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population1.6%People aged 65 and over28.1%Children under 1514.8%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–4253253

Age structure

In Hindmarsh, the largest group is Seniors (65+) at 28%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (28%) and Young adults (25–44) (20%).

Seniors (65+)28.1%
Older adults (45–64)27.7%
Young adults (25–44)20.0%
Children (0–14)14.8%
Youth (15–24)9.1%

Marital status

In Hindmarsh, the largest group is Married at 50%, followed by Never married (29%) and Divorced (9%).

  • Married50%
  • Never married29%
  • Divorced9%
  • Widowed9%
  • Separated3%

Ancestry & Heritage

Country of birth

In Hindmarsh, the largest group is Australia at 94%, followed by England (2%) and Philippines (1%).

Australia82.6%
England1.9%
Philippines0.9%
India0.7%
New Zealand0.7%
South Africa0.3%
Nepal0.2%
Vietnam0.2%
China0.1%

Language

People using another language at home7.1%

Language used at home

In Hindmarsh, the largest group is English only at 99%, followed by Tagalog (0%) and Vietnamese (0%).

English only86.0%
Tagalog0.3%
Vietnamese0.2%
Greek0.2%
Mandarin0.1%
Hindi0.1%
Arabic0.1%
Punjabi0.1%
Italian0.1%

Religion

People with no religion35.9%

Religious affiliation

In Hindmarsh, the largest group is Christianity at 58%, followed by No religion (39%) and Buddhism (1%).

  • Christianity58%
  • No religion39%
  • Buddhism1%
  • Other religions1%
  • Hinduism1%
  • Islam0%

Education

Completed Year 1234.6%

Highest year of school

In Hindmarsh, the largest group is Year 12 at 38%, followed by Year 10 (21%) and Year 9 or below (21%).

Year 1234.6%
Year 1019.3%
Year 9 or below19.3%
Year 1117.4%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$644▲ +46.7%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,159▲ +47.6%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,569▲ +58.5%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week5.9%Households earning $3,000+ a week10.4%

Household income distribution

In Hindmarsh, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 35%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (27%) and Under $650 (27%).

$650–$1,49932.7%
$1,500–$2,99924.9%
Under $65024.8%
$3,000–$3,9995.3%
$4,000 or more5.0%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition36.6%People with a mental health condition10.5%People needing help with daily activities8.2%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Hindmarsh, the largest group is Arthritis at 22%, followed by Mental health (16%) and Asthma (15%).

Arthritis14.6%
Mental health10.5%
Asthma10.1%
Other condition8.7%
Diabetes7.1%
Heart disease5.9%
Cancer4.1%
Lung condition2.9%
Stroke1.6%
Dementia1.2%

Community Participation

Volunteers28.6%People providing unpaid care15.0%People caring for children unpaid20.3%

Family & Households

Average household size2.2▼ -4.3%since 2011One-parent families10.9%

Family composition

In Hindmarsh, the largest group is Couples with children at 50%, followed by Couples without children (38%) and One-parent families (11%).

  • Couples with children50%
  • Couples without children38%
  • One-parent families11%
  • Other families1%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$180▲ +50.0%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$750▼ -6.3%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -36.4%since 2011Households renting16.6%Homes owned outright52.2%Separate (detached) houses94.7%

How homes are owned or rented

In Hindmarsh, the largest group is Owned outright at 53%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (27%) and Rented (17%).

  • Owned outright53%
  • Owned with a mortgage27%
  • Rented17%
  • Other tenure4%

Types of homes

In Hindmarsh, the largest group is Separate house at 95%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (3%) and Flat or apartment (1%).

  • Separate house95%
  • Townhouse / semi-detached3%
  • Flat or apartment1%
  • Other dwelling1%

Mobility & Location

People who moved in the last 5 years28.7%

How people get to work

In Hindmarsh, the largest group is Car (driver) at 68%, followed by Worked at home (16%) and Walked (11%).

Car (driver)59.5%
Worked at home14.3%
Walked9.5%
Car (passenger)3.4%
Bicycle0.5%
Bus0.1%

Employment & Occupation

Unemployment rate3.7%Labour-force participation51.4%Employed full-time61.2%

Industries people work in

In Hindmarsh, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 28%, followed by Health care & social assistance (19%) and Education & training (8%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing27.1%
Health care & social assistance18.1%
Education & training8.1%
Manufacturing6.0%
Retail trade5.9%
Construction5.8%
Transport & warehousing5.7%
Public administration & safety5.2%
Other services2.5%
Accommodation & food2.5%

Occupations people work in

In Hindmarsh, the largest group is Managers at 25%, followed by Labourers (16%) and Professionals (14%).

Managers24.2%
Labourers15.9%
Professionals14.0%
Technicians & trades10.4%
Community & personal service10.1%
Machinery operators & drivers8.9%
Clerical & administrative8.6%
Sales workers5.6%

Areas within Hindmarsh

Nhill Region

Nearby areas

YarriambiackHorshamWest WimmeraTatiaraMilduraBulokeSouthern MalleeNorthern Grampians