Eidsvold

The community is far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 47 and 28.6% of people aged 65 and over. This senior population has grown significantly since 2011, while the proportion of children under 15 has fallen to 19.7%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born residents than the state or national average. Ancestry is predominantly Australian and English, with a small number of people claiming Scottish or German heritage.

English is the primary language here, with only 2.1% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure, and there are no residents who speak little or no English.

People with no religion make up 46.2% of the population, which is well above the national figure. This has seen a sharp rise of 27 points since 2011, leaving Christianity at 39.7%.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 7.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 33.1% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the state average.

Typical weekly household income is among the lowest at this level at $772, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. This reflects a broader trend where personal and family incomes have fallen sharply since 2011.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 36.4% of residents. Arthritis and asthma are the most frequent conditions, and 6.8% of people need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very common, with 22.8% of people helping out, far above the national figure. There is also a higher presence of former Defence Force members compared to most areas.

The area has a very high proportion of one-parent families at 31.6% and a high number of people living alone. This has contributed to a smaller typical household size of 2.2 people.

Renting is much more common than in other areas, with 35.3% of households renting at a typical weekly cost of $140. While 40.7% of homes are owned outright, there are far fewer large homes with three or more bedrooms than the state average.

Cars are the main way to get around, though 14.5% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well above the national figure. No one uses public transport to commute to work.

The population is relatively stable, with far fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the state average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas since 2011.

The unemployment rate is among the highest at this level at 15.5%, and far fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the state. The most common industries are health care, education, and retail.

The area is very walkable, with 93.4% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, schools, and health services. However, there is no public transport within a 10-minute walk.