Eatonsville

The community is far older than the state and national figures, with 24.8% of people aged 65 and over. About 4.7% of residents are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, which is a little above the national average.

The area is predominantly Australian-born, with 86% born here and only 7% born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 92.1% of the community. Only 4.7% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A little more than 41% of residents report having no religion, which is well above the New South Wales figure. Christianity is the most common affiliation at 49.1%.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 33.1% of residents completing Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%. Typical qualifications are Certificate III or IV.

Incomes are generally lower than the national average, with a typical household earning $1,449 a week. Only 9.5% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the state average.

While only 2.3% of people need help with daily activities, long-term health conditions are more common than elsewhere. 32.7% of residents have a long-term health condition, with arthritis and mental health being the most frequent.

Local participation is high, with 21.4% of people volunteering, well above the national figure. There is also a strong history of service, as 5.2% of residents have served in the Defence Force.

First Nations residents in Eatonsville are far younger than those in the rest of the state, with a typical age of just 13. Their typical personal income of $758 is well above the national figure.

Homes here are slightly larger than average, with 2.6 people per household. One-parent families make up 15.5% of the community, which is a little above the national average.

Every single home in the area is a separate house. While 37.8% of these are owned outright, others have mortgages with typical monthly payments of $1,430, well below the state average.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one commuting by public transport. Most homes have multiple vehicles, and 40.8% of households own two cars.

The population is relatively stable, with 32.9% of people moving into the area in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

The local workforce is much smaller than in other areas, with only 48.6% of adults working or looking for work. However, the unemployment rate is 0.0%, well below the national average.

The area is strictly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.5. There are no schools, health services, or groceries within a 15-minute walk.