Eastern Heights

The area is noticeably older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 45 and over a quarter of the population aged 65 or more. About 4.7% of residents are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is a little above the Australian figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and English and Australian are the most common ancestries. Only 11.3% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the primary language for the vast majority, with only 3.7% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Religious views are similar to the state average, with 48.3% of people identifying as Christian and 40.4% reporting no religion.

Educational attainment is well below the national average, with only 14.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is consistent with a lower rate of Year 12 completion, which is far below the national figure.

Typical incomes are lower than the national average, with a typical household earning $1,370 a week. Only 13.4% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is well below the national figure.

Health challenges are much higher than in most areas, with 39.5% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is reflected in the 9.7% of residents who need help with daily activities, a figure well above the national average.

The community has a very high proportion of people who served in the Defence Force compared to other areas. However, volunteering rates are much lower than most similar areas.

First Nations people make up a significant part of the population, though they face a much higher unemployment rate than the national figure. Education levels are a bright spot, with Year 12 completion well above the national average.

Homes here are smaller than usual, with a typical size of 2.3 people. There is a notably high number of people living alone and a much higher proportion of one-parent families than most areas.

The area consists mainly of separate houses, with 88.4% of homes being detached. While 32.7% of homes are owned outright, the rental rate is much higher than in most similar areas.

Public transport is highly accessible, with 14 stops in the area and a short 6-minute walk to the nearest one. Despite this, 62.5% of people still rely on a car to get to work.

The population is somewhat stable, though 38.2% of residents moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 5.6% of the community, which is well below the national figure.

More people are employed full-time here than in most areas, though the unemployment rate is a little above the national average. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, or education.

Eastern Heights is very walkable, with a score of 7.5. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of a park and public transport, and nearly all are within 15 minutes of health services and groceries.