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Eatons Hill
9 km²
High household incomes set Eatons Hill apart, with 41.4% of homes earning $3,000 or more per week. This is a wealthy, family-oriented community where the typical resident is 38 and children make up a much higher proportion of the population than in most areas. The neighbourhood is dominated by large, detached houses and professional workers, creating a settled environment with very few people living alone.
Eatons Hill's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
Eatons Hill has many young families but fewer schools per child than most areas.
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The area is notably young, with children under 15 making up 22.1% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. Conversely, seniors aged 65 and over are much less common here than in most other areas.
English and Australian ancestries are the most common, and about 20.2% of residents were born overseas, a figure that is much higher than in most similar areas.
English is the primary language for 91.9% of the community. While more people use another language at home than in most areas, this is still far below the national average of 22.3%.
Religious views are typical for the region, with 53.4% of residents identifying as Christian and 41.6% reporting no religion.
This is a highly qualified community where 72.6% of residents completed Year 12, far above the national figure. This is reflected in the workforce, with 28.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher.
Earnings are very high across the board; the typical weekly household income is $2,771, which is far above the Queensland average of $1,675.
Residents generally enjoy good health, with the proportion of people needing help with daily activities being lower than in most areas.
Caregiving is a major part of local life, as 34% of people care for children unpaid, which is well above the national figure. There is also a strong connection to the Defence Force, with 6.3% of residents having served.
First Nations residents in Eatons Hill are noticeably younger than those across the state and have a much higher Year 12 completion rate at 73.9%.
Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.1 people per household. This is consistent with the fact that 70.5% of households are couples with children.
The area is almost entirely separate houses, with 99.2% of dwellings being detached. These are typically large homes, as 98.5% have three or more bedrooms, though monthly mortgage payments are much higher than in most areas.
Cars are essential here, as 82% of homes have two or more vehicles. While 19.7% of the workforce works from home, very few people use public transport to commute.
The population is relatively stable, with 32.3% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.
Working or looking for work is very common here, with a rate of 75.3% that is far above the national average. Professionals and managers make up a large portion of the local workforce.
While most homes are within a short walk of a park, the area is less walkable for other needs, with many residents living far from groceries, schools and health services.