Eureka

The community is notably diverse, with an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population of 5.2%, which is well above the Victorian figure of 1.0%. While the typical age is 38, there is a balanced mix of young adults and seniors.

Most residents were born in Australia (81.0%), and the area has far fewer overseas-born residents than the national figure. Those with European roots predominantly list Australian, English, Irish, or Scottish ancestry.

English is the main language for 86.6% of the community. While 5.7% of people use another language at home, this is far below the state and national averages.

A majority of residents (56.7%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above both the Victorian and national averages. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 32.7%.

Education levels are mixed; while the area has more adults with a bachelor degree or higher than most similar areas, 48.1% of residents have completed Year 12, which is far below the state average.

Incomes are generally low here, with the typical weekly family income of $1,568 falling well below the national figure. Only 11.1% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is lower than most areas.

Health needs are high in this community, with 35.5% of people living with a long-term condition. This includes a mental health rate of 14.8%, which is among the highest for its level.

A higher number of people provide unpaid care here compared to most areas. However, the volunteering rate of 13.2% is much lower than in similar communities.

The First Nations community is more prominent here than in most areas, with 12.1% of these residents speaking a First Nations language. This group is noticeably older than the state average, with a typical age of 31.

Living arrangements are varied, with a high number of people living alone (36.8%) and a rate of one-parent families (26.7%) that is far above the national average.

Renting is very common, with 41.4% of households renting, far above the state average. Most residents live in separate houses, and typical weekly rents of $270 are well below the national figure.

Public transport is highly accessible, with 11.06 stops per 1,000 people and a very short walk to the nearest stop. However, 10.0% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is higher than most areas.

The population is quite mobile, with 38.9% of residents having moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are less common here than across the rest of the country.

Job activity is lower than usual, with only 57.8% of adults working or looking for work. The unemployment rate of 5.9% is higher than in most similar areas.

The area is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, and public transport. Almost all homes are also within a short walk of health services and groceries.