Eddington

The area has a high proportion of children under 15 (25.7%) and seniors aged 65 and over (21.2%), making it noticeably older than both Victoria and Australia. About 3.5% of the population are First Nations people, which is a little above the state figure.

Born almost entirely in Australia (92.9%), the community has very few overseas-born residents. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the primary language for 90.3% of residents. Only 2.7% use another language at home, a figure far below the state and national averages.

Over half of the population (53.1%) identify as Christian. Those with no religion make up 36.3%, which is a little below the national figure.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 9.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents hold a Certificate III or IV, and the most common fields of study are engineering and agriculture.

Personal and household incomes are well below the national average, and no one in the community earns $2,000 or more per week. The typical family income is $1,375 weekly.

Mental health conditions are much less common here than in most areas (5.3%). About a quarter of the population live with a long-term health condition, with asthma being the most frequent.

Volunteering is very common at 26.1%, far above the national figure. There is also a high rate of unpaid childcare (34.8%) and a strong connection to the Defence Force, with 6.7% of people having served.

The First Nations community is small, with a typical age of 16 that is far younger than the state average. Typical personal income for this group is $575, which is about the same as the national figure.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.6 people per household. Most are couples with children (62.1%), and very few people live alone.

Every single home in Eddington is a separate house. Renting is far less common than in the state average, and typical weekly rents ($180) and mortgage payments are much lower than usual.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes available. The drive time to the city is very long at 110 minutes.

The population is relatively stable, with 27.3% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the state and national rates.

Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing (37.0%). While the unemployment rate is 0.0%, fewer people are working or looking for work (55.4%) compared to the state average.

With a walkability score of 1.0, the area is completely car-dependent. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.