24.1% ▼ -23.9%
Higher than 92% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 31.7%
- 2016: 32.2%
- 2021: 24.1%
Share of people aged 15+ who did voluntary work for an organisation or group.
Euroa · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Community Participation in Euroa
How people contribute — volunteering, unpaid care and domestic work, and defence service.
Almost one in four people volunteer in Euroa, a rate far above both the state and national figures. This strong level of community involvement stands out, even though the proportion of volunteers has fallen since 2011. It is a place where many residents dedicate their time to helping others.
Participation
Volunteering for organisations and groups.
About 24.1% of people here volunteer, which is among the highest rates for similar areas. This is well above the national figure of 14.1%, although it has dropped from 31.7% in 2011.
Unpaid care & work
Caring for others and unpaid domestic work.
Unpaid care is common here, with 14.7% of people providing care—a little above the national figure. This is consistent with a high number of people spending 15 or more hours a week on housework, though far fewer people care for children unpaid compared to most areas.
14.7% ▲ +12.2%
Higher than 90% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 13.1%
- 2016: 13.2%
- 2021: 14.7%
Share of people aged 15+ who provided unpaid assistance to someone with a disability or due to old age.
20.1% ▼ -12.0%
Lower than 86% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 22.9%
- 2016: 22.0%
- 2021: 20.1%
Share of people aged 15+ who provided unpaid child care.
25.1% ▼ -14.7%
Higher than 82% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 29.4%
- 2016: 26.3%
- 2021: 25.1%
Share of people aged 15+ who did 15 hours or more of unpaid domestic work in the week before the Census.
Defence service
People who served in the Australian Defence Force.
Defence service is more common in Euroa than in most areas, with 3.4% of the population having served. This is slightly higher than the 2% seen across Victoria.
3.4%
Higher than 65% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people aged 15+ who have ever served in the Australian Defence Force (currently or previously).
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Community Participation in Euroa [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/204011055/euroa/topic/community