Eastwood

The population is far older than the state and national averages, with 34.3% of people aged 65 or over. First Nations people make up 3.1% of the community, which is a little above the Victorian figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots most commonly identify as English, Australian, Scottish or Irish. Only 13.1% of people were born overseas, which is far below the national figure.

English is the main language for 90.3% of the community. While 4.8% of people use another language at home, which is higher than similar areas, this is still far below the state and national figures.

About half of the community is Christian, while 42.8% of residents report having no religion. This lack of religious affiliation is well above the national and state figures.

Education levels are far below the state and national averages, with only 14.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents have a Certificate III or IV as their highest qualification.

Incomes are generally lower than in most areas, with a typical household earning $1,304 a week. This is well below the national figure of $1,746.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 36.7% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is well above the national figure, and 8.9% of residents need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is strong, with 20% of people volunteering—well above the national figure. Residents are also more likely to provide unpaid care or do significant unpaid housework than people in most other areas.

The First Nations community is notably young, with a typical age of 16. This group has a higher typical household income than the state average, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%.

Nearly half of households are couples with children, and 37.7% are couples without children. Most homes have two people, and typical household sizes are about the same as the national figure.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, and 47.7% of homes are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Typical monthly mortgage payments are $1,417, well below the national average.

Cars are essential here, as 70% of people drive to work and no one uses public transport for their commute. Only 2.9% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well below the state average.

The area has seen significant movement, with 40.9% of people moving house in the last five years. However, recent arrivals from overseas are few, at 4.5%.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, which is consistent with the high number of retirees. Those employed are most commonly found in health care, retail and construction.

The area is somewhat walkable, with 90.8% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries and 79.8% near health services. This is far above the state averages for these essential services.