Ecklin South

Residents are notably younger than the state and national averages, with a typical age of 34. Children under 15 make up 18.9% of the population, while seniors aged 65 and over are well below the national figure at 12.2%.

The community has strong traditional roots, with 52.3% of people claiming Australian ancestry and 32.9% English. Only 10.4% of residents were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the primary language for almost everyone here, with only 1.8% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

About 48.6% of residents identify as Christian, while 41.4% report having no religion, which is a little above the national figure of 38.9%.

Around 49.1% of residents finished Year 12, though this is well below the national average. Qualifications are often linked to the land, with 21% of degrees in agriculture and environment.

Typical weekly personal income is $944, which is a little above the national figure. While family and household incomes are higher than in most similar areas, only 12.8% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

The community is in good health, with only 18.9% of people reporting a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%.

Volunteering is very common here, with 25.6% of people helping out, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care for children is also higher than most areas at 29.5%.

There are 4 First Nations people in the area. Their typical personal income is $3,500, which is far above the national figure of $540.

Homes tend to be larger, with 2.6 people per house, and 51.6% of households are couples with children. Fewer people live alone compared to the state average.

Every single home in the area is a separate house, and 83.3% have three or more bedrooms. Typical weekly rent is $200, which is far below the national figure of $375.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops and 100% of homes owning at least one vehicle. About 21.3% of the workforce works from home.

About 35.4% of people moved into the area in the last five years, though there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Job security is high, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and 73.2% of people working full-time. Most of the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk, leaving the area completely dependent on cars for all needs.