Eungai Rail

Families with children are very common here, as 24.5% of people are under 15. The typical resident is 45, which is noticeably older than the national figure, and there is a high proportion of people in de facto relationships.

The community is predominantly Australian-born, with only 8.7% of people born overseas, a figure far below the state and national averages. English, Irish, and Scottish ancestries are the most common.

English is the primary language for 94.2% of the population. Only 4.8% use another language at home, and there are no residents who speak little or no English.

A large majority of residents report having no religion, at 58.7%, which is far above the national figure. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 34.1%.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 8.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 35.3% of residents have completed Year 12, which is far below the state average.

Incomes in Eungai Rail are much lower than most areas; the typical household earns $979 a week, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.

Mental health conditions are among the highest at this level, affecting 15.4% of people. Overall, 33.2% of residents live with a long-term health condition, which is well above the state average.

Unpaid care for children is more common here than in most areas, at 27.3%. However, the rate of volunteering is much lower than the national figure.

There are six Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. The typical First Nations resident is 20, which is noticeably younger than the state average.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.6 people per household. One-parent families make up 20.7% of the community, which is well above the national figure.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 52.6% are owned outright, which is far above the national average. The typical weekly rent is $255, well below the national figure.

The area is highly reliant on cars, with every single home owning at least one motor vehicle. While there are several public transport stops, no one uses them to commute to work.

The population is relatively stable, with 29.3% of people moving in the last five years, a figure far below the national average.

Unemployment is very high at 12.1%, which is well above the national rate. Many of those who do work are employed in retail, health, or agriculture.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, or grocery store.