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Eleebana
5 km²
High typical incomes and a strong rate of home ownership define Eleebana. It is a well-off community where the typical household earns $2,227 a week, which is well above the national figure. The area is notably older than most, with nearly a quarter of the population aged 65 or over. This blend of established residents and affluent families is reflected in the large, mostly detached houses and a high proportion of university qualifications.
Families are well catered for: 25 schools serve Eleebana.
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The typical resident is 45, making the area noticeably older than both the state and the nation. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 24.7% of the population, a figure well above the national average.
Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots are far fewer than in the state or national averages. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, together making up nearly 90% of the community.
English is the primary language for 92.9% of the community. Only 5.2% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure.
A little over half the population identifies as Christian. Those reporting no religion make up 41.8%, which is well above the New South Wales average.
The area is highly qualified, with 30.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the national figure and is mirrored by a high rate of Year 12 completion.
Incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with 32.5% of households earning $3,000 or more per week. Typical personal weekly income is $900, which is a little above the national average.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 33% of residents. This is well above the state and national figures.
Unpaid care is common, with 33.2% of people caring for children, a figure well above the national average. The area also has a higher rate of former Defence Force members than most.
First Nations residents in Eleebana have a typical household income of $2,542, which is far above the national figure. They also show a higher rate of Year 12 completion compared to the state average.
Families are the norm here, with couples with children making up 63.1% of households. Fewer people live alone compared to the state and national averages.
Housing is dominated by large separate houses, with 86.6% having three or more bedrooms. A high 47.5% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure, while renting is much less common.
The area is very car-dependent, with 51.9% of people driving to work. While public transport stops are plentiful and close to homes, only 0.2% of people use these services to commute.
The community is relatively stable, as fewer people have moved in the last five years compared to the state or national averages. Recent overseas arrivals also make up a smaller share of the population.
Professional and managerial roles are common, with 30.6% of workers as professionals. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is a little below the national figure.
The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. While parks and transport are nearby, almost no one can walk to groceries or health services within 15 minutes.
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