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Hivesville

14 km²

Hivesville stands out for very few university graduates, with low household incomes.

It's also marked by far fewer renters than most areas and an ageing population.

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📍 Hivesville, Suburb / Locality

Demographics & Identity

Total population173▼ -58.3%since 2011 Median age57 yrs▲ +32.6%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population5.2%People aged 65 and over43.4%Children under 1520.8%People in a de facto relationship14.5%▲ +51.3%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Hivesville, the largest group is Seniors (65+) at 41%, followed by Children (0–14) (19%) and Older adults (45–64) (19%).

Seniors (65+)43.4%

Children (0–14)20.8%

Older adults (45–64)20.8%

Young adults (25–44)16.8%

Youth (15–24)5.2%

Marital status

In Hivesville, the largest group is Married at 41%, followed by Never married (30%) and Divorced (14%).

Married41%
Never married30%
Divorced14%
Widowed10%
Separated4%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Hivesville, the largest group is Australia at 94%, followed by England (3%) and New Zealand (3%).

Australia72.8%

England2.3%

New Zealand2.3%

Ancestry

In Hivesville, the largest group is English at 41%, followed by Australian (38%) and Scottish (9%).

English41.0%

Australian37.6%

Scottish9.2%

Irish6.4%

German5.8%

Language

People using another language at home3.5%

Language used at home

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

English only80.3%

Religion

People with no religion44.5%

Religious affiliation

In Hivesville, the largest group is No religion at 55%, followed by Christianity (40%) and Other religions (4%).

No religion55%
Christianity40%
Other religions4%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1221.2%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher2.2%

Highest year of school

In Hivesville, the largest group is Year 10 at 43%, followed by Year 12 (31%) and Year 9 or below (23%).

Year 1029.2%

Year 1221.2%

Year 9 or below16.1%

Year 112.2%

Highest qualification level

In Hivesville, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 63%, followed by Advanced diploma / diploma (22%) and Bachelor degree (7%).

Certificate III / IV32.5%

Advanced diploma / diploma11.3%

Bachelor degree3.8%

Certificate I / II3.8%

Field of qualification

In Hivesville, the largest group is Food, hospitality & personal services at 20%, followed by Engineering & related (18%) and Management & commerce (14%).

Food, hospitality & personal services12.5%

Engineering & related11.3%

Management & commerce8.8%

Architecture & building7.5%

Education7.5%

Agriculture & environment6.3%

Society & culture6.3%

Creative arts3.8%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$424▲ +19.1%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$659▼ -12.6%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,031▼ -2.5%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week0.0%Households earning $3,000+ a week0.0%

Household income distribution

In Hivesville, the largest group is Under $650 at 63%, followed by $650–$1,499 (31%) and $1,500–$2,999 (6%).

Under $65048.4%

$650–$1,49924.2%

$1,500–$2,9994.8%

Personal income distribution

In Hivesville, the largest group is Under $650 at 80%, followed by $650–$1,499 (17%) and $1,500–$2,999 (3%).

Under $65071.0%

$650–$1,49915.2%

$1,500–$2,9992.9%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition41.0%People with a mental health condition12.7%People needing help with daily activities16.8%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Hivesville, the largest group is None at 50%, followed by One condition (24%) and Two conditions (13%).

None41.6%

One condition20.2%

Two conditions11.0%

Three or more11.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Hivesville, the largest group is Arthritis at 21%, followed by Asthma (15%) and Mental health (15%).

Arthritis17.3%

Asthma12.7%

Mental health12.7%

Diabetes11.6%

Other condition10.4%

Heart disease7.5%

Lung condition5.8%

Cancer2.3%

Stroke2.3%

Dementia1.7%

Community Participation

Volunteers4.3%People providing unpaid care15.2%People caring for children unpaid15.2%People who served in the Defence Force2.8%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework20.3%

Family & Households

Average household size2.1▼ -19.2%since 2011 One-parent families24.5%People living alone43.5%▲ +83.4%since 2011

Family composition

In Hivesville, the largest group is Couples without children at 45%, followed by Couples with children (31%) and One-parent families (24%).

Couples without children45%
Couples with children31%
One-parent families24%

Household size

In Hivesville, the largest group is 1 person at 42%, followed by 2 people (38%) and 4 people (9%).

1 person43.5%

2 people40.3%

4 people9.7%

3 people6.5%

6 or more4.8%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$205▲ +64.0%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,030▲ +18.8%since 2011 Average people per bedroom1.10→ 0.0%since 2011 Households renting4.8%Homes owned outright67.7%Separate (detached) houses96.8%Homes with three or more bedrooms37.1%▼ -47.3%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Hivesville, the largest group is Owned outright at 74%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (21%) and Rented (5%).

Owned outright74%
Owned with a mortgage21%
Rented5%

Types of homes

In Hivesville, the largest group is Separate house at 90%, followed by Other dwelling (10%).

Separate house90%
Other dwelling10%

Bedrooms per home

In Hivesville, the largest group is 2 bedrooms at 36%, followed by 3 bedrooms (32%) and 1 bedroom (15%).

2 bedrooms33.9%

3 bedrooms30.6%

1 bedroom14.5%

Studio / none9.7%

4 bedrooms6.5%

Weekly rent distribution

In Hivesville, the largest group is Under $200 at 100%.

Under $200133.3%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Hivesville, the largest group is Under $1,000 at 54%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (46%).

Under $1,00058.3%

$1,000–$1,79950.0%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle0.0%▼ -100.0%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Hivesville, the largest group is 1 vehicle at 57%, followed by 2 vehicles (33%) and 3 vehicles (10%).

1 vehicle52.2%

2 vehicles29.9%

3 vehicles9.0%

How people get to work

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

Car (driver)80.0%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years30.9%Recent arrivals from overseas0.0%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate0.0%Labour-force participation23.9%Employed full-time54.3%

Industries people work in

In Hivesville, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 30%, followed by Manufacturing (19%) and Retail trade (19%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing22.9%

Manufacturing14.3%

Retail trade14.3%

Health care & social assistance14.3%

Administrative & support11.4%

Occupations people work in

In Hivesville, the largest group is Labourers at 35%, followed by Community & personal service (22%) and Technicians & trades (16%).

Labourers37.1%

Community & personal service22.9%

Technicians & trades17.1%

Sales workers11.4%

Managers8.6%

Machinery operators & drivers8.6%

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