Eagle Vale

The area is noticeably younger than both the state and national averages, with 20.3% of the population being children under 15. Seniors make up only 12.2% of the community, which is well below the national figure of 17.2%.

Overseas birthplaces are common here, with 31.8% of people born abroad, a figure well above the Australian average. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Irish, Scottish and Filipino.

Language diversity is very high, as 31.8% of residents use a language other than English at home. While English is most common, Arabic, Hindi and Tagalog are also spoken in the community.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most areas; only 23.1% of people report no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%. Over half the population identifies as Christian.

While over half of residents have completed Year 12, this is well below the national figure of 58.8%. Only 14.6% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the state average.

Typical weekly household income is $1,785, which is about the same as the national figure. However, high earners are rare, with only 4.8% of people earning $2,000 or more per week, well below the national average.

A little more than a quarter of residents have a long-term health condition. Those needing help with daily activities make up 6.8% of the population, which is slightly above the national figure.

Volunteer rates are among the lowest for this level at 8.0%, well below the national figure of 14.1%. About 24.7% of people provide unpaid care for children, which is about the same as the state average.

First Nations people make up 4.0% of the population. This group is noticeably older than the state average, with a typical age of 27, and they have a much lower unemployment rate of 4.4% compared to the national figure.

Homes here are larger and more crowded than usual, with 3.0 people per home. One-parent families are much more common than in most areas, making up 21.2% of households.

The area is dominated by large separate houses, with 94% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Outright home ownership is much lower than usual, and typical weekly rents are about the same as the national figure.

Public transport access is strong with 29 stops, and nearly all homes are within a 10-minute walk of a stop. Despite this, most people drive to work, and 21% of the workforce works from home.

The community is relatively stable, with 29.1% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average of 40.7%. Recent overseas arrivals make up 7.0% of the population.

The unemployment rate is 6.4%, which is a little above the national figure of 5.1%. Many residents work in health care, retail, or transport and warehousing.

Most residents can walk to parks, schools and groceries within 15 minutes. However, no one in the area has health services within a 15-minute walk, which is far below the state average.