Eungella

Residents are far older than the national figure, with the typical age being 48. Children under 15 make up only 14.0% of the population, which is well below the New South Wales figure of 18.2%.

English and Australian are the most common ancestries, with 41.4% and 31.1% respectively. While 14.9% of people were born overseas, this is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the main language used at home for 79.4% of residents. Only 3.7% of the community use another language, which is far below the New South Wales average of 26.6%.

About 35.1% of people report having no religion, a figure slightly above the state average. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 28.0%.

Qualifications are high, with 24.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is much higher than in similar areas. However, the rate of people completing Year 12 is far below the national figure.

Incomes are significantly lower than elsewhere, with the typical weekly family income at $1,264, far below the national figure of $2,120. Only 8.5% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Residents appear healthier than average, as people with long-term health conditions (22.6%) and mental health conditions (5.7%) are both well below state and national figures.

Volunteering is common here, with 19.9% of people helping out, which is well above the national figure of 14.1%. Conversely, the rate of people caring for children unpaid is well below the national average.

First Nations people make up a small part of the community, with a typical personal income of $574. Those in this group are far older than the state average, with a typical age of 33.

One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, at 19.3%. About 27.4% of people live alone, which is slightly above the state average.

Almost all homes are separate houses, with 97.4% of dwellings being detached. Renting is common at 31.6%, and the typical weekly rent of $300 is well below the national figure.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one using public transport to commute and every single home owning at least one motor vehicle.

The community is relatively stable, as far fewer people moved here in the last five years compared to the national average. However, there has been a high number of recent arrivals from overseas.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work (48.9%) than in most areas, though unemployment is low at 2.0%. Common industries include agriculture, retail, and accommodation.

The area has no walkable amenities, with a walkability score of 0.0. Steep terrain and a lack of public transport make it completely dependent on cars for all needs.