Eden Valley

The community is far older than most of Australia, with a typical resident aged 50 and nearly a quarter of people aged 65 or over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 12.3% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

English ancestry is the most common at 49.5%, followed by Australian and German heritage. While 18.5% of people were born overseas, this is well below the national figure.

English is the primary language for 91.5% of residents. Only 4.4% use another language at home, which is far below the national figure, and no one in the area reported speaking little or no English.

More than half of the population (53.3%) report having no religion, a figure far above the national average. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 35.6%.

A higher number of residents hold bachelor degrees (18.2%) compared to similar areas, though this is still well below the national figure. The most common qualifications are Certificates III and IV.

Incomes are generally low, with the typical weekly household earning $1,309, which is well below the national figure. Only 8% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a rate far below the national average.

More people here have a long-term health condition (32.6%) than in most other areas. This is slightly above the state figure, with mental health and arthritis being the most common conditions reported.

Volunteering is very common, with 24.6% of people participating, far above the national figure. A high proportion of residents also spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework.

There are three First Nations people living in the area. The typical personal income for First Nations residents is $474, which is a little below the national figure.

The area has more people living alone (30.9%) than the national average. Households are generally smaller than usual, with a typical size of 2.3 people per home.

The area is dominated by separate houses, and 48.1% of homes are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Renting is very uncommon, with only 8% of households renting.

The community is entirely dependent on cars; every single home has at least one motor vehicle. While there are some bus stops, no one uses public transport to commute to work.

About 31.3% of residents moved here in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. Recent arrivals from overseas are also far less common than in the rest of the country.

Manufacturing (19.2%) and agriculture, forestry and fishing (16.6%) are the main industries. About 60.1% of adults are working or looking for work, with an unemployment rate of 3.9%.

The number of recorded offences per 100,000 people is among the lowest for areas of this size. However, the crime rate has risen by 50% over the last five years, with theft being the main offence.

The area is strictly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.7. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.