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The Hatch

13 km²

The Hatch stands out for overwhelmingly owner-occupied homes, with one of the least degree-qualified populations.

It's also marked by an older age profile than most and somewhat fewer residents than usual.

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📍 The Hatch, Suburb / Locality

Demographics & Identity

Total population44—since 2011 Median age60 yrs—since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population6.8%People aged 65 and over40.9%Children under 150.0%People in a de facto relationship0.0%—since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In The Hatch, the largest group is Seniors (65+) at 47%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (45%) and Young adults (25–44) (8%).

Seniors (65+)40.9%

Older adults (45–64)38.6%

Young adults (25–44)6.8%

Marital status

In The Hatch, the largest group is Married at 71%, followed by Never married (17%) and Divorced (11%).

Married71%
Never married17%
Divorced11%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In The Hatch, the largest group is Australia at 100%.

Australia90.9%

Ancestry

In The Hatch, the largest group is English at 60%, followed by Australian (22%) and Scottish (11%).

English75.0%

Australian27.3%

Scottish13.6%

Dutch9.1%

Language

People using another language at home0.0%

Language used at home

In The Hatch, the largest group is English only at 100%.

English only90.9%

Religion

People with no religion6.8%

Religious affiliation

In The Hatch, the largest group is Christianity at 92%, followed by No religion (8%).

Christianity92%
No religion8%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1225.0%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher0.0%

Highest year of school

In The Hatch, the largest group is Year 9 or below at 39%, followed by Year 10 (28%) and Year 12 (25%).

Year 9 or below38.9%

Year 1027.8%

Year 1225.0%

Year 118.3%

Highest qualification level

In The Hatch, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 100%.

Certificate III / IV50.0%

Field of qualification

In The Hatch, the largest group is Management & commerce at 33%, followed by Society & culture (33%) and Architecture & building (17%).

Management & commerce37.5%

Society & culture37.5%

Architecture & building18.8%

Agriculture & environment18.8%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$524—since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,375—since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,625—since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week13.2%Households earning $3,000+ a week0.0%

Household income distribution

In The Hatch, the largest group is Under $650 at 40%, followed by $650–$1,499 (30%) and $1,500–$2,999 (30%).

Under $65020.0%

$650–$1,49915.0%

$1,500–$2,99915.0%

Personal income distribution

In The Hatch, the largest group is Under $650 at 73%, followed by $3,000 or more (17%) and $650–$1,499 (10%).

Under $65057.9%

$3,000 or more13.2%

$650–$1,4997.9%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition47.7%People with a mental health condition11.4%People needing help with daily activities15.9%

Number of long-term health conditions

In The Hatch, the largest group is None at 39%, followed by One condition (32%) and Two conditions (18%).

None34.1%

One condition27.3%

Two conditions15.9%

Three or more9.1%

Long-term health conditions reported

In The Hatch, the largest group is Arthritis at 25%, followed by Asthma (23%) and Mental health (11%).

Arthritis25.0%

Asthma22.7%

Mental health11.4%

Cancer9.1%

Diabetes9.1%

Other condition9.1%

Heart disease6.8%

Lung condition6.8%

Community Participation

Volunteers13.2%People providing unpaid care21.1%People caring for children unpaid23.7%People who served in the Defence Force0.0%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework26.3%

Family & Households

Average household size2.5—since 2011 One-parent families0.0%People living alone25.0%—since 2011

Family composition

In The Hatch, the largest group is Couples without children at 52%, followed by Couples with children (48%).

Couples without children52%
Couples with children48%

Household size

In The Hatch, the largest group is 2 people at 62%, followed by 1 person (38%).

2 people40.0%

1 person25.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,643—since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80—since 2011 Households renting0.0%Homes owned outright55.0%Separate (detached) houses55.0%Homes with three or more bedrooms65.0%—since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In The Hatch, the largest group is Owned outright at 65%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (35%).

Owned outright65%
Owned with a mortgage35%

Types of homes

In The Hatch, the largest group is Separate house at 73%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (27%).

Separate house73%
Townhouse / semi-detached27%

Bedrooms per home

In The Hatch, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 56%, followed by 5 or more (25%) and 2 bedrooms (19%).

3 bedrooms45.0%

5 or more20.0%

2 bedrooms15.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In The Hatch, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 100%.

$1,800–$2,99966.7%

Transport & Vehicles

Motor vehicles per home

In The Hatch, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 56%, followed by 1 vehicle (25%) and 4 or more (19%).

2 vehicles47.4%

1 vehicle21.1%

4 or more15.8%

How people get to work

In The Hatch, the largest group is Car (driver) at 100%.

Car (driver)44.4%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years41.0%

Jobs & Industry

Labour-force participation47.4%

Industries people work in

In The Hatch, the largest group is Administrative & support at 60%, followed by Accommodation & food (40%).

Administrative & support33.3%

Accommodation & food22.2%

Occupations people work in

In The Hatch, the largest group is Community & personal service at 31%, followed by Technicians & trades (23%) and Sales workers (23%).

Community & personal service22.2%

Technicians & trades16.7%

Sales workers16.7%

Labourers16.7%

Nearby areas

Hacks Ferry Blackmans Point Telegraph Point Riverside (NSW)Fernbank Creek Limeburners Creek (Port Macquarie-Hastings - NSW)Pembrooke Rawdon Island

👥 Demographics & Identity