Eagle Point

The population is far older than the national figure, with seniors making up 37.7% of the community. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 10.5%, which is well below the figures for Victoria and Australia.

Most residents were born in Australia (81.1%), though the proportion of people born overseas is higher than in most similar areas. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 92.7% of the community. The proportion of people using another language at home is far below the state and national figures.

Nearly half of the residents (48.8%) report having no religion, which is well above the national figure. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 44.5%.

Education levels are lower than the state and national averages, with only 38.9% of residents completing Year 12. However, the area has more schools per 1,000 children than most similar places.

Typical incomes are well below those in Victoria and Australia, with a typical weekly household income of $1,209. Only 11.5% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is lower than most areas.

Health challenges are common here, with 40.3% of people living with a long-term health condition—far above the national figure. This is likely linked to the older population, as 7.1% of residents need help with daily activities.

Residents are highly active in their community, with 20.6% volunteering and 4.3% having served in the Defence Force, both figures well above the national average. Many also spend significant time on unpaid housework.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 2.0% of the population. The typical First Nations resident is 35, which is far older than the national figure of 24.

Homes tend to be smaller than average, with 2.2 people per household. Over half of all households are couples without children.

Home ownership is very high, with 55.4% of homes owned outright—far above the national figure. The area is dominated by separate houses, with 95.3% of dwellings being detached.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, as every single home has at least one motor vehicle and there is no public transport available. Only 13.4% of workers operate from home.

While recent overseas arrivals are few, 40.0% of the population has moved house in the last five years, which is about the same as the state and national averages.

Working life is less common here than elsewhere, with only 45.3% of adults working or looking for work. Most who are employed work full-time in health care, retail, or education.

Eagle Point is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.1. There are no groceries, health services, or public transport stops within a 15-minute walk of any home.