Eagleton

The community is far older than the national figure, with 27.8% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 15.1% of the population, which is well below the state and national figures.

Most residents were born in Australia (86.8%), and those born overseas make up 9.8% of the population. This is far below the state and national averages.

English is the dominant language, spoken by 89.8% of people at home. Only 3.9% use another language, which is far below the national figure.

More than half of the population (56.1%) identify as Christian. Those with no religion make up 31.7%, a figure that is well below the national average.

A higher number of residents hold a bachelor degree or more compared to similar areas, though at 17.8%, this is still well below the national figure. There are no schools within 3km.

Weekly household incomes are generally lower than the state average, but 31.2% of homes earn $3,000 or more a week, which is well above the national figure.

Health needs are significant here; 32.7% of people have a long-term health condition, and 13.7% have a mental health condition, both of which are well above the national average.

Eagleton has a high rate of volunteering at 21.8%. Many residents are also active in unpaid work, with 20.1% providing unpaid care, a rate well above the national figure.

There are 7 First Nations people in the area. While their typical personal income is far below the national figure, their typical household income of $3,250 is among the highest for similar areas.

Families tend to be larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home. Over half of households are couples with children, and very few people (20.8%) live alone.

The area is dominated by separate houses (93.5%), and 84.4% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Renting is uncommon, with only 13% of households renting their home.

Every single home has a motor vehicle, and the area is entirely car-dependent. While 27% of people work from home, there are no public transport stops in the area.

The population is very stable, with only 19.7% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

About 52.3% of adults are working or looking for work, which is much lower than most similar areas. Many residents work in other services or public administration.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0. There are no parks, shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.