Ebden

The typical resident is 50, making the area far older than the state and national average of 38. About 20% of the population are seniors, while children under 15 make up 15.5% of the community.

This is a very traditional Australian community, with 88.2% of people born in Australia. Only 2.7% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the only language used at home by 95.5% of residents. No one in the area uses another language at home, a figure far below the national average of 22.3%.

Religion is common here, with 62.7% of people identifying as Christians. Those with no religion make up 30.9%, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

A little over half of residents finished Year 12, and 17.9% have a bachelor degree or higher. While these figures are higher than in similar areas, they remain well below state and national averages.

Wealth is high in Ebden, with typical weekly household income at $2,374, well above the national figure. About 42.1% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, among the highest at this level.

Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 12.7% of residents. This is well above the national figure of 8.8%.

Residents are highly active in their community, with 28.4% volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care is also very common, with 21.1% of people providing support to others.

First Nations people make up 0% of the population. For the very few present, typical personal income is far below the national figure at $225.

Families are larger than usual, with an average of 2.7 people per home. Most households are couples with children, and there are no one-parent families in the area.

Every home in Ebden is a separate house, and 57.9% are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%. Typical monthly mortgage payments are very high at $2,650.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with 100% of homes owning at least one vehicle. No one uses public transport to get to work, and there are no public transport stops in the area.

The community is very stable, with only 19.8% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The workforce is quite active, with 64.2% of adults working or looking for work. There is currently no unemployment in the area, and many people work in construction, retail, or agriculture.

While almost everyone can walk to a park, the area is otherwise car-dependent. There are no schools, health services, or public transport stops within a 15-minute walk.