California Gully - Eaglehawk

The typical resident is 38, and the population has grown by 2,822 people since 2011. There are more children and seniors here than in most similar areas, and the number of people in de facto relationships has risen significantly since 2011.

English and Australian ancestries are most common, and the area has far fewer people born overseas than the state or national figures. However, the proportion of overseas-born residents has risen by 4.3 points since 2011.

English is the main language for 87.2% of the community, which is far above the national average. The number of people using another language at home rose from 1.5% in 2011 to 7.1% in 2021.

Half of the population reports no religion, a figure that is far above the national average and has risen by 23 points since 2011.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 12.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree. While the number of people who completed Year 12 rose by 11 points since 2011, it remains far below the state figure.

Typical incomes are much lower than in most areas, with a typical family earning $1,528 a week, well below the national figure of $2,120. Those earning $3,000 or more a week are among the lowest at this level.

Health challenges are common, with long-term health conditions and mental health conditions among the highest at this level. About 8.6% of people need help with daily activities, which is a little above the national figure.

Unpaid care for others is a common activity, with 14.8% of people providing care, which is among the highest for similar areas. Conversely, volunteering has fallen by 5.1 points since 2011.

The First Nations population is larger than in 80% of similar areas. This group faces significant gaps, with an unemployment rate of 14.4% and Year 12 completion at 29.4%, which is far below the state average.

One-parent families are very common here, appearing in 23.3% of homes, which is well above the national figure. About 31.8% of people live alone, a rate much higher than most areas.

Detached houses are the norm for 94.4% of homes, far above the state average. Rent and mortgage payments are much lower than in most areas, with typical weekly rent at $280.

Most people rely on cars, and only 0.7% of the community commute by public transport. While there are many public transport stops, the drive time to the city is much higher than in most areas.

Around 39.5% of residents moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 14.1% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas. Employment is concentrated in health care and social assistance, while the unemployment rate is about the same as the national figure at 5.1%.

The area ranks very low for overall advantage, with a score of 888 and access to resources among the lowest for similar areas. This is consistent with the low typical incomes reported across the community.

Annual rainfall is much lower than in most areas. The average maximum temperature is about the same as the state figure.

The area is somewhat walkable, though many homes are far from groceries and health services. However, nearly all homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park.