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Eden Creek

38 km²

A far older population than the national average defines Eden Creek, where the typical resident is 58. This small community is shaped by a high proportion of seniors and people living alone, which helps explain why households are typically small. While incomes are much lower than the state figure, the area is largely non-residential in feel, with most people owning their detached homes outright. It is a quiet, car-dependent pocket of New South Wales with a strong leaning toward non-religious beliefs.

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The community is significantly older than most areas, with 27.9% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 5.1% of the population, which is far below the national figure.

English ancestry is the most common at 55.1%, though 16.9% of residents were born overseas, a rate higher than most similar areas.

English is the primary language for 84.6% of residents, and the proportion of people using another language at home is far below the New South Wales figure.

Almost half of the population (49.3%) report having no religion, a figure far above both the state and national averages.

About 18.9% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, though the number of people who completed Year 12 is far below the national average.

Incomes are much lower than in most areas, with the typical weekly household earning $1,028, far below the national figure of $1,746.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas; 37.5% of people have a long-term health condition and 9.6% need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is high at 23.6%, far above the national average, and 16.5% of residents provide unpaid care.

There are four First Nations people in the area, whose typical age of 56 is far older than the national figure of 24.

Many residents live alone (37.9%), and the typical home holds only 2.0 people, which is well below the national average.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, with 60.3% owned outright, far above the state average. Renting is very rare, at just 5.2%.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops and 0.0% of people commute using public transport.

About 34.6% of residents moved in the last five years, although no recent arrivals from overseas were recorded.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, but the unemployment rate is very low at 0.0%.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no shops, schools, or parks within a 15-minute walk and a walkability score of 0.0.

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