Eildon

Seniors aged 65 and over make up 31.2% of the population, which is far above the national figure. This trend is linked to a sharp drop in children under 15, who now make up only 10.9% of the community.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 13.1% were born overseas, a figure that is higher than in most similar areas. English is the most common ancestry at 45.5%.

English is the primary language for 89.4% of the community, and the 4.1% who use another language at home is around the middle for its level. Very few people, just 0.7%, speak little or no English.

Over half the community (50.3%) report having no religion, which is far above the national figure. This represents a 9.5 point increase since 2011.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 8.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 32% of residents have completed Year 12, which is far below the state figure.

Typical weekly household incomes are among the lowest at this level at $816, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. Only 4.5% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here, with 44.6% of people living with a long-term condition. This is far above the national figure, and 13.2% of residents need help with daily activities.

A notable 6.6% of residents have served in the Defence Force, which is well above the state and national figures. Volunteer rates are slightly above the national average at 16%.

Living arrangements are unusual for the region, as 48% of people live alone and only 1.8 people live in the typical home. One-parent families are much more common than in most areas at 21.3%.

The area is dominated by separate houses (92.1%), and 44.7% of these are owned outright. Renting is more common than in most similar areas at 29.3%, though typical weekly rents of $256 are well below the national figure.

Cars are essential here, as 68.1% of workers drive to work and no one uses public transport to commute. Working from home is far less common than the national average at 8.9%.

The community has seen significant movement, with 39.6% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas have risen sharply to 18.9% since 2011.

The workforce is much smaller than in most areas, with only 42.7% of adults working or looking for work. The unemployment rate of 6.6% is a little above the national figure.

The area is somewhat walkable, with 93.3% of homes within a 10 minute walk of public transport and 91.4% within 15 minutes of a school. This is despite a walkability score that is well below the state average.