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Eba Anchorage
1 km²
Daily life in Eba Anchorage revolves around a very small, senior population where the typical resident is 68. This sparsely populated area is almost entirely composed of people aged 65 and over, making it far older than the national figure. It is a quiet, predominantly Australian-born community with a high rate of volunteering and very few children. Residents generally live in small households and rely heavily on cars to get around.
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The community is exceptionally old, with 100% of the population aged 65 or over. This is far above the 17.2% national figure, and there are no children under 15 living here.
The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 92% born here and no residents born overseas, which is far below the national average of 27.7%.
English is the only language spoken at home, meaning there are no residents who use another language or speak little to no English.
About 44% of residents have no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%, while 52% identify as Christian.
Education levels are among the lowest in the region, with only 26.9% of residents having completed Year 12 and no adults holding a bachelor degree or higher.
Incomes are much lower than in most other areas, with a typical weekly household income of $941, far below the national figure of $1,746.
Long-term health conditions are far more common here than nationally, affecting 48% of residents, though no one currently needs help with daily activities.
This is a highly active community where 42.3% of people volunteer, a figure far above the national average of 14.1%. Additionally, 16.1% have served in the Defence Force.
There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in the area.
Households are small, with a typical size of 1.7 people per home, which is well below the national figure of 2.5.
Housing costs are much lower than average, with typical weekly rents at $200 and monthly home-loan payments of $680.
The area lacks public transport infrastructure, with no bus or train stops and no regular service departures.
The population is somewhat mobile, with 36% of residents having moved house in the last five years.
A small proportion of adults are working or looking for work at 34.6%, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%.
The area is heavily car-dependent with a walkability score of 1.1, as there are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk, although nearly everyone is close to a park.
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