Eaglehawk

The typical resident is 43, which is noticeably older than the state and national average of 38. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 23.0% of the population, a figure well above the national average.

Eaglehawk has a very strong connection to its roots, with 87.1% of people born in Australia. This is far below the national figure of 27.7% for those born overseas.

English is the primary language for 90.5% of the community. Only 4.0% of residents use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

The community is less religious than the national average, with 48.0% of people reporting no religion, well above the 38.9% seen across Australia.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 12.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Incomes are well below the state and national averages, with the typical household earning $1,140 a week. Only 8.0% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is much lower than most areas.

Health challenges are common here, with 41.2% of people living with a long-term condition, far above the national figure. Mental health conditions are also reported well above the state average.

Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, as 15.1% of people provide unpaid care, which is well above the national figure. There is also a higher presence of former Defence Force members compared to most areas.

First Nations people make up 3.3% of the population, which is a little above the state average. In this group, Year 12 completion is well below the national figure at 30.8%.

Living arrangements vary, but 35.9% of people live alone, which is far above the national average. One-parent families are also much more common here than in most other areas.

The area is dominated by separate houses, making up 92.4% of homes. While typical rents are well below the national figure, 28.6% of households are renting, which is higher than in most similar areas.

Most people rely on cars to get to work, and very few work from home compared to the state average. However, the area has a high number of public transport stops relative to its population.

The community has seen some movement, with 34.7% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 12.5% of the population, which is higher than most areas.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the state average. The most common industries for local workers are health care and social assistance, retail, and manufacturing.

Most residents can easily walk to a park or a public transport stop. However, the area is far below the state average for those who can reach groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk.