Suburb / Locality · Area profile

Hope Forest

12 km²

Hope Forest has far more university graduates than most areas and household incomes a little above the norm.

📍 Hope Forest, Suburb / Locality

Demographics & Identity

Total population143—since 2011 Median age42 yrs—since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.0%People aged 65 and over16.1%Children under 1514.7%People in a de facto relationship7.7%—since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Hope Forest, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 30%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (22%) and Seniors (65+) (17%).

Older adults (45–64)28.0%

Young adults (25–44)20.3%

Seniors (65+)16.1%

Children (0–14)14.7%

Youth (15–24)14.0%

Marital status

In Hope Forest, the largest group is Married at 56%, followed by Never married (34%) and Separated (4%).

Married56%
Never married34%
Separated4%
Divorced3%
Widowed3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Hope Forest, the largest group is Australia at 94%, followed by England (6%).

Australia82.5%

England4.9%

Ancestry

In Hope Forest, the largest group is English at 40%, followed by Australian (31%) and German (11%).

English51.0%

Australian39.9%

German14.0%

Scottish11.9%

Irish9.8%

Language

People using another language at home4.2%

Language used at home

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

English only94.4%

Religion

People with no religion67.1%

Religious affiliation

In Hope Forest, the largest group is No religion at 71%, followed by Christianity (24%) and Other religions (4%).

No religion71%
Christianity24%
Other religions4%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1263.0%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher26.7%

Highest year of school

In Hope Forest, the largest group is Year 12 at 65%, followed by Year 11 (15%) and Year 10 (14%).

Year 1263.0%

Year 1114.8%

Year 1013.9%

Year 9 or below5.6%

Highest qualification level

In Hope Forest, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 43%, followed by Bachelor degree (32%) and Graduate diploma / certificate (7%).

Certificate III / IV38.8%

Bachelor degree28.7%

Graduate diploma / certificate6.3%

Advanced diploma / diploma6.3%

Certificate I / II6.3%

Postgraduate degree3.8%

Field of qualification

In Hope Forest, the largest group is Education at 19%, followed by Engineering & related (15%) and Health (15%).

Education17.5%

Engineering & related13.8%

Health13.8%

Food, hospitality & personal services13.8%

Society & culture10.0%

Architecture & building7.5%

Agriculture & environment7.5%

Natural & physical sciences5.0%

Management & commerce3.8%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$900—since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,949—since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,100—since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week11.2%Households earning $3,000+ a week20.0%

Household income distribution

In Hope Forest, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 31%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (24%) and $3,000–$3,999 (17%).

$650–$1,49918.0%

$1,500–$2,99914.0%

$3,000–$3,99910.0%

$4,000 or more10.0%

Under $6506.0%

Personal income distribution

In Hope Forest, the largest group is Under $650 at 38%, followed by $650–$1,499 (34%) and $1,500–$2,999 (25%).

Under $65039.7%

$650–$1,49935.3%

$1,500–$2,99925.9%

$3,000 or more4.3%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition32.9%People with a mental health condition7.7%People needing help with daily activities0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Hope Forest, the largest group is None at 69%, followed by One condition (25%) and Two conditions (6%).

None66.4%

One condition23.8%

Two conditions5.6%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Hope Forest, the largest group is Arthritis at 23%, followed by Other condition (18%) and Asthma (17%).

Arthritis10.5%

Other condition8.4%

Asthma7.7%

Mental health7.7%

Heart disease4.9%

Cancer3.5%

Diabetes2.8%

Community Participation

Volunteers30.2%People providing unpaid care8.6%People caring for children unpaid35.3%People who served in the Defence Force2.5%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework33.6%

Family & Households

Average household size2.9—since 2011 One-parent families12.7%People living alone10.0%—since 2011

Family composition

In Hope Forest, the largest group is Couples with children at 64%, followed by Couples without children (24%) and One-parent families (12%).

Couples with children64%
Couples without children24%
One-parent families12%

Household size

In Hope Forest, the largest group is 4 people at 35%, followed by 2 people (29%) and 3 people (17%).

4 people34.0%

2 people28.0%

3 people16.0%

1 person10.0%

5 people8.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$250—since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,075—since 2011 Average people per bedroom1.00—since 2011 Households renting14.0%Homes owned outright38.0%Separate (detached) houses100.0%Homes with three or more bedrooms80.0%—since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Hope Forest, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 47%, followed by Owned outright (39%) and Rented (14%).

Owned with a mortgage47%
Owned outright39%
Rented14%

Types of homes

In Hope Forest, the largest group is Separate house at 100%.

Separate house100%

Bedrooms per home

In Hope Forest, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 44%, followed by 2 bedrooms (23%) and 4 bedrooms (23%).

3 bedrooms46.0%

2 bedrooms24.0%

4 bedrooms24.0%

5 or more10.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Hope Forest, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 50%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (29%) and $3,000 or more (21%).

$1,800–$2,99930.4%

$1,000–$1,79917.4%

$3,000 or more13.0%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle0.0%—since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Hope Forest, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 34%, followed by 3 vehicles (28%) and 4 or more (23%).

2 vehicles36.0%

3 vehicles30.0%

4 or more24.0%

1 vehicle16.0%

How people get to work

In Hope Forest, the largest group is Car (driver) at 80%, followed by Worked at home (20%).

Car (driver)59.2%

Worked at home14.5%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years25.2%Recent arrivals from overseas0.0%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate6.6%Labour-force participation65.5%Employed full-time57.9%

Industries people work in

In Hope Forest, the largest group is Construction at 26%, followed by Education & training (10%) and Accommodation & food (9%).

Construction23.7%

Education & training9.2%

Accommodation & food7.9%

Professional & technical7.9%

Other services7.9%

Manufacturing6.6%

Retail trade6.6%

Administrative & support6.6%

Health care & social assistance6.6%

Agriculture, forestry & fishing3.9%

Occupations people work in

In Hope Forest, the largest group is Professionals at 24%, followed by Technicians & trades (22%) and Labourers (16%).

Professionals21.1%

Technicians & trades19.7%

Labourers14.5%

Managers10.5%

Community & personal service9.2%

Clerical & administrative5.3%

Sales workers5.3%

Machinery operators & drivers3.9%

Nearby areas

Montarra Dingabledinga Yundi Willunga Hill The Range (SA)Willunga Kyeema Mount Compass

👥 Demographics & Identity