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Eurobodalla
40 km²
A much older population than most similar areas defines Eurobodalla, where the typical resident is 56. This small community is largely made up of seniors, with 36.3% aged 65 and over, a figure far above the national average. The area is mostly residential and car-dependent, with homes typically owned outright and very few children. It is a quiet, predominantly English-speaking enclave in New South Wales where most families live in detached houses.
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The area is far older than the national figure, with people aged 65 and over making up 36.3% of the population. Children under 15 are much less common here at 12.5%, which is well below the state and national averages.
Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a much lower proportion of overseas-born people (7.5%) compared to New South Wales. Those with overseas heritage most commonly claim English or Irish ancestry.
English is the only language used at home by 88.8% of residents, and no one in the community uses another language. This is far below the state and national figures for language diversity.
About 38.8% of people report having no religion, which is about the same as the national figure. Christianity remains the most common religious affiliation at 47.5%.
Education levels are lower than in most similar areas, with only 10.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 26.9% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the state average of 58.9%.
Incomes are much lower than the national figure, with the typical weekly household earning $1,075. No households earn $3,000 or more per week, and typical personal weekly income is among the lowest at $468.
Residents appear healthier than in most similar areas, with 0% needing help with daily activities. Only 21.3% have a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%.
A very high proportion of people (39.7%) spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework. However, volunteering is much lower than in most areas at 8.8%.
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is very small, consisting of only 0.0% of the community. The First Nations resident is far older than the national average, with a typical age of 67.
One-parent families are much more common here (20.0%) than in most other areas. People living alone are far less common than the state average, as most residents live in couples.
Every single home is a separate house, and 60.9% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. While 43.5% of homes have three or more bedrooms, this is far below the state average.
The community is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. About 22.6% of workers operate from home, which is slightly above the national figure.
Movement into the area is lower than the national average, with 29.2% of residents having moved house in the last five years.
Full-time employment is well above the national figure at 64.5%, though the unemployment rate (10.3%) is among the highest for similar areas. Jobs are spread across agriculture, hospitality, and construction.
This is a completely car-dependent area with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, parks, or schools within a 15-minute walk, and the terrain is steeper than the state average.
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