Federal Electorate · Area profile
Eden-Monaro
41,715 km²
A car-dependent lifestyle defines Eden-Monaro, where most people rely on vehicles to navigate a vast landscape of separate houses. The community is noticeably older than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 43 and a growing proportion of seniors. It is a stable, high-ownership area that has grown by 17% since 2011. While sparsely spread out, the region maintains a strong connection to traditional Australian roots and a high rate of local volunteering.
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The area is older than most, with a typical age of 43 and 20.4% of residents aged 65 and over. This senior population is well above the national figure and has risen by 3.0 percentage points since 2011.
Most residents were born in Australia, and only 14.5% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Australian and English are the most common ancestries, accounting for 39.9% and 39.6% respectively.
English is the dominant tongue, with only 7.9% of people using another language at home, far below the national figure of 22.3%. Very few people speak little or no English, at just 0.7%.
About 40.9% of the community has no religion, a figure that rose by 23 percentage points since 2011. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 47.5%.
Completion of Year 12 rose 18 percentage points since 2011 to reach 53.6%, though this is still well below the national figure. Roughly 22.6% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.
Typical weekly family income is $2,186, which is about the same as the national figure. High earners are common, with 13.5% of people earning $2,000 or more per week.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 31.6% of residents. Mental health conditions are also slightly more frequent than the national figure at 9.7%.
This is a highly active community where 19.3% of people volunteer, a rate well above the national figure. Defence Force veterans are also common, with 5.7% of the population having served.
Homes are often smaller, with 2.4 people per home, which is lower than most areas. A higher than usual 27.4% of people live alone.
Home ownership is very high, with 38.2% of homes owned outright, well above the national figure of 31.0%. Detached houses make up 82.4% of all dwellings.
Car reliance is nearly total, with only 0.6% of people commuting by public transport. Very few homes lack a motor vehicle, at just 3.7%.
The population is relatively stable, with 38.0% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 10.4% of the community, which is well below the national figure.
Full-time employment is much higher than most areas at 61.5%, and the unemployment rate of 3.2% is among the lowest at this level.
The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.9, well below the state figure. Only 45.9% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of basic amenities.