Eastwood

The community is older than most areas, with a typical resident aged 48 and 27.0% of people aged 65 and over, which is well above the national figure. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 10.8%, a figure well below the state and national averages.

About 23.3% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than most similar areas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, with 45.4% and 30.5% respectively.

People using another language at home are much more common here than in similar areas, though the 13.9% rate remains well below the national figure. English is the primary language for 84.3% of the population.

A large majority of residents report no religion at 58.0%, a figure far above both the state and national averages. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 34.8%.

Education levels are exceptionally high, with 48.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure of 26.3%. This academic achievement is consistent with the high proportion of residents who completed Year 12.

Typical weekly personal income is $1,072, which is well above the national figure. This wealth is reflected in the fact that 20.4% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, a rate much higher than most areas.

Mental health conditions are slightly more common here than in the rest of Australia, affecting 10.1% of residents. However, the 4.1% of people needing help with daily activities is a little below the national figure.

Volunteering is common, with 21.6% of people helping out, which is well above the national average. This community is also more likely to provide unpaid care, at 15.7%, though far fewer people provide unpaid childcare.

First Nations people make up 1.1% of the population. Those in this group earn a typical personal income of $1,149, which is far above the state and national figures.

Homes are small and often occupied by just one person, with 44.5% of residents living alone. This results in just 1.9 people per home, which is well below the national average.

The area is dominated by flats, apartments, and small homes, with 40.7% of dwellings being units and very few having three or more bedrooms. Rent is well above the state average at $400 a week, while 42.3% of homes are owned outright.

Public transport use is high, with 5.9% of people commuting by bus, and the area is very well connected with 19 routes. This accessibility helps explain why 8.7% of homes have no motor vehicle, a rate much higher than most areas.

The population is quite mobile, as 42.8% of residents have moved house in the last five years. This is well above the state average of 36.9%.

The workforce is highly professional, with 40.1% of workers in professional roles. Those working or looking for work make up 66.9% of the population, which is well above the national figure.

The total recorded offences are much higher than most areas, and theft is the most common crime. However, the crime rate has fallen by 51.1% over the last five years, among the lowest changes for this level.

Eastwood is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.9, as 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, and public transport.