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Eba

152 km²

A very small population of just 27 people defines Eba, making it sparsely populated compared to most similar areas. It is a place of extremes, where a high proportion of children under 15—about 37%—lives alongside a typical resident age of 50, which is far older than the national figure. This mix of young families and older adults creates a unique profile in the Mid Murray region, though the community faces significant economic challenges with incomes far below the state and national levels.

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Children under 15 make up 37% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 18.2%. However, the typical resident is 50, making the area far older than most other parts of Australia.

About 14.8% of residents were born overseas, a figure that is higher than most similar areas but well below the South Australian average of 24.1%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language spoken at home, with 0% of residents using another language. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

About 33.3% of people report having no religion, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

There are no schools located within 3 km of the area.

The community earns far less than the rest of the country, with a typical weekly household income of $474, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.

Residents are generally healthy, with only 11.1% reporting a long-term health condition, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

First Nations people make up 14.8% of the population, far above the national average. This group has a typical age of 47, which is far older than the national figure of 24.

Homes here are smaller than usual, with 1.9 people per home, which is well below the Australian figure of 2.5.

Typical monthly home-loan payments are very low at $446, which is far below the national figure of $1,863.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes and a drive time to the city of 98 minutes.

The population is very stable, as 0% of people moved here in the last five years, a figure far below the national average of 40.7%.

The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 0%, ahead of Mining (0%).

The area is completely car-dependent, with no shops, schools, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.

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