Eureka

Residents are far older than the state and national average, with a typical age of 47. Children under 15 make up 14.7% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

About 19.0% of people were born overseas, which is much higher than most similar areas, though this is still well below the New South Wales average of 29.3%. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

While 5.7% of people use a language other than English at home—a rate higher than most similar areas—this is still far below the state average of 26.6%.

A striking 50.4% of the community has no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 30.3%.

The area is well-qualified, with 59.8% of people completing Year 12 and 22.5% holding a bachelor degree or higher. This higher-than-usual education level is reflected in a high average school advantage score.

Incomes are generally higher than most similar areas, with a typical household earning $1,944 a week. This is a little above the national figure of $1,746.

The community is healthier than most; no one reported needing help with daily activities, and the rate of long-term health conditions is well below the national average.

Volunteering is very common here, with 22.8% of people helping out, which is well above the national figure of 14.1%.

The First Nations population is very small, though those who are present earn a typical personal income of $1,125, which is far above the state and national figures.

One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas at 20.2%. People living alone also make up a higher share of households than the state average.

The area consists almost entirely of separate houses, with 96.7% of homes being detached. Renting is far less common than in the rest of the state, with only 20.5% of households renting.

The community is very car-reliant, with every single home owning a motor vehicle. However, 33.8% of people work from home, which is far above the national average of 21.0%.

The population is relatively stable, as only 29.9% of people moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Working or looking for work is less common here than in most areas, with a rate of 57.0%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, or in health care and social assistance.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.5. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, or grocery store.