Mount Eccles

The population is significantly older than average, with 21.6% of residents aged 65 and over. This is well above the national figure, while the proportion of children under 15 is a little below the Australian average at 16.5%.

Most residents were born in Australia, with only 8.6% born overseas, a figure far below the national average. English is the most common ancestry at 38.8%, followed by Australian and Scottish heritage.

English is the primary language for 80.6% of residents, and only 2.2% use another language at home. This is far below the state and national figures, and no one in the area speaks little or no English.

Christianity is the most common religion at 42.4%. About 36.7% of the community report having no religion, which is a little below the national figure.

The area has a higher proportion of people with a bachelor degree or higher than most similar areas. However, only 40.8% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national average.

Typical weekly household income is $1,625, which is about the same as the national figure. Only 5.6% of people earn $2,000 or more per week, which is lower than in most other areas.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 36.7% of residents. Arthritis and asthma are the most frequent conditions, and 6.5% of people need help with daily activities.

Many residents spend a significant amount of time on unpaid housework, with 34.3% doing 15 or more hours a week. The area also has a very high number of former Defence Force members compared to the state.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per household. One-parent families make up 21.4% of the community, which is well above the national average.

The area is dominated by separate houses, with 90.9% of homes being detached and 93.2% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is far less common here than across the state, at only 11.4%.

The community is entirely reliant on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes available. This explains why 37.5% of the workforce operates from home, far above the national average.

About 30.6% of residents moved into the area in the last five years, which is well below the state and national figures.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the largest industry, employing 32.1% of the workforce. The unemployment rate is 6.9%, which is a little above the national figure.

This is a car-dependent area with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no parks, schools, or grocery stores within a 15-minute walk for any home.