Eden

Eden is far older than the state and national average, with a high proportion of seniors and a typical age of 53. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 8.0%, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%.

The community is predominantly Australian-born, with only 11.6% born overseas, a figure far below the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language, with only 3.3% of people using another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A large portion of the community reports no religion at 43.5%, a figure that has risen 21 points since 2011 and is well above the national average.

Educational attainment is much lower than most areas, with only 11% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and only 32.6% completing Year 12.

Typical incomes are among the lowest at this level; a typical household earns $1,013 a week, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.

Health challenges are common here, as 37.6% of people have a long-term health condition, which is well above the national average. About 8.3% of residents need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is more common here than in most areas, at 17%. There is also a higher than average number of people providing unpaid care and those who served in the Defence Force.

First Nations residents are noticeably younger than the wider community, with a typical age of 19. However, they face significant challenges, with an unemployment rate of 17.8% and typical personal incomes well below the national average.

The area has a high number of people living alone (33.7%) and one-parent families (18.7%), both of which are well above the national average. Typical homes are small, with 2.2 people per dwelling.

Home ownership is strong, with 44.6% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%. Typical weekly rents are much lower than the national average at $270.

The town is heavily reliant on cars, as only 0.3% of people commute via public transport. Public transport access is poor, with some residents facing a 49-minute walk to the nearest stop.

The population is relatively stable, with 35.3% of people moving in the last five years, which is lower than the national figure of 40.7%.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work here compared to most areas, at 44.4%. The workforce is concentrated in health care, retail, and hospitality.

Eden ranks among the lowest for overall advantage and job skills, with a typical household income and a small business count that are both far below the national average.

The area is cooler than most of New South Wales, with an average maximum temperature of 20.7 degrees. It also receives far more rainfall than the state average.

While many homes are within a short walk of a park, the area is generally less walkable than the state average, particularly for accessing health services and groceries.