Council (LGA) · Area profile
Eurobodalla
3,428 km²
A growing population of older adults has shaped Eurobodalla, which added about 4,852 people since 2011. The area is far older than the national average, with a typical resident now aged 54. This shift is reflected in a community where many people live alone or in couples without children. It is a place where home ownership is very high and the pace of life is slower, with a smaller proportion of working-age adults compared to the rest of the state.
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Seniors make up 32.8% of the population, a figure far above the national average that has risen by 7 points since 2011. Conversely, children under 15 make up only 13.8%, which is well below the state and national figures.
The community is predominantly Australian and English, with 77.9% of residents born in Australia. Those born overseas make up 13.7% of the population, which is far below the New South Wales figure of 29.3%.
English is the primary language for 88.5% of residents. Only 4% of people use another language at home, a rate far below the national average of 22.3%.
People with no religion now make up 42.5% of the community, a significant increase of 20 percentage points since 2011. This is well above the national figure of 38.9%.
While 16.7% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, this is well below the national average. However, the number of people who completed Year 12 rose to 42.2% since 2011.
Typical weekly household incomes are much lower than most areas, sitting at $1,167. This is well below the national figure of $1,746, though typical incomes have risen since 2011.
Long-term health conditions are very common, affecting 37.5% of residents, which is far above the state average. This is reflected in the 7.7% of people who need help with daily activities.
Volunteering is more common here than in the rest of the state, with 17.4% of people participating. The area also has a higher rate of former Defence Force members at 4.4%.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 6.1% of the population, which is a little above the national average. The median age for this group is 25 years.
Homes here are smaller than average with 2.2 people per dwelling. This is consistent with a higher proportion of people living alone, who make up 30.9% of households.
Home ownership is very strong, with 49.3% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%. Detached houses are the dominant style, making up 83.6% of all dwellings.
The area is heavily reliant on cars, as only 0.5% of people commute by public transport. Most homes have at least one vehicle, and only 4.4% have none.
Movement into the area is relatively high, with 37.9% of residents moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 5.1% of the population, which is much lower than the national average.
The workforce is smaller than in most areas, with only 45% of adults working or looking for work. Health care and social assistance is the most common industry, employing 15.9% of workers.
The area's overall advantage score of 946 is slightly below the national average. While it has more businesses than 67% of similar areas, population growth since 2021 has been well below the state average.
The region is much wetter than the rest of the state, with an average annual rainfall of 1,290mm. It is also cooler, with an average maximum temperature of 20.3 degrees.
Recorded offences are lower than in most areas, and the robbery rate is among the lowest in the country. Crime rates have fallen by 11.7% over the last five years.
The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Only 40.4% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of basic amenities.