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Euroka

9 km²

Far older than the national average is the community of Euroka, where the typical resident is 48. It is a predominantly white, English-speaking area with a very low proportion of overseas-born residents. Many people here live in large, detached family homes and an unusually high number of residents are volunteers. This is a settled, car-dependent place where most households are owned outright or are paying off a mortgage.

Household incomes here are high, yet Euroka's schools draw a notably less advantaged community.

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Seniors make up 26.7% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 17.2%. The typical age of 48 is far older than the New South Wales average of 39.

Australia is the birthplace for 89.9% of residents, and only 3.2% were born overseas, which is far below the state average of 29.3%. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language used at home by 94.3% of the community. No one in the area speaks little or no English, a figure far below the national average.

Christianity is the most common affiliation at 61.5%. Those with no religion make up 28.4%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

While 17.5% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, only 39.9% of the community completed Year 12, which is far below the state average of 58.9%.

The typical household earns $1,875 a week, which is about the same as the state average. Personal incomes are a little below the national figure, with the typical person earning $666 weekly.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 25.3% of people, a little below the national figure of 27.7%. Only 3.2% of residents need help with daily activities.

Volunteerism is high here, with 20.5% of people volunteering compared to 14.1% nationally. Many residents also spend significant time on unpaid housework, far above the national average.

First Nations residents are older than those in the rest of the state, with a typical age of 39. Their typical personal income of $875 is far above the national figure.

Homes in Euroka are larger than most areas, with 2.8 people per home. Very few people live alone, at just 12.7% compared to the national figure of 25.6%.

The area is dominated by detached houses, with 97.5% of homes being separate houses. Home ownership is strong, and 47.5% of homes are owned outright, far above the national average.

Every home in Euroka has at least one motor vehicle, and 70.4% of workers commute by car. No one uses public transport to get to work.

About 32% of people moved house in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Construction, education, and retail are the main industries for the 61% of adults who are working or looking for work. The unemployment rate is 5.1%, about the same as the national figure.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk for any resident.

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