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Eureka (Vic.)

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Eureka (Vic.) is characterised by far more renters than most areas and a slightly younger population.

Beyond that, it has household incomes a little below the norm and somewhat more residents than usual.

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📍 Eureka (Vic.), Suburb / Locality

Demographics & Identity

Total population633▲ +0.6%since 2011 Median age38 yrs▲ +11.8%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population5.2%People aged 65 and over18.3%Children under 1516.7%People in a de facto relationship13.0%▲ +1.0%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Eureka (Vic.), the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 29%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (23%) and Seniors (65+) (18%).

Young adults (25–44)29.9%

Older adults (45–64)23.9%

Seniors (65+)18.3%

Children (0–14)16.7%

Youth (15–24)12.8%

Marital status

In Eureka (Vic.), the largest group is Never married at 44%, followed by Married (32%) and Divorced (13%).

Never married44%
Married32%
Divorced13%
Widowed6%
Separated5%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Eureka (Vic.), the largest group is Australia at 91%, followed by England (2%) and New Zealand (2%).

Australia81.0%

England2.1%

New Zealand2.1%

India1.4%

Philippines1.1%

China0.8%

Italy0.8%

Ancestry

In Eureka (Vic.), the largest group is Australian at 31%, followed by English (31%) and Irish (15%).

Australian36.3%

English36.3%

Irish17.7%

Scottish11.5%

German5.5%

Italian3.0%

Dutch1.9%

Chinese1.7%

Indian1.4%

Greek1.3%

Language

People using another language at home5.7%

Language used at home

In Eureka (Vic.), the largest group is English only at 98%, followed by Greek (1%) and Italian (1%).

English only86.6%

Greek0.5%

Italian0.5%

Hindi0.5%

Religion

People with no religion56.7%

Religious affiliation

In Eureka (Vic.), the largest group is No religion at 61%, followed by Christianity (35%) and Buddhism (2%).

No religion61%
Christianity35%
Buddhism2%
Other religions1%
Hinduism1%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1248.1%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher18.1%

Highest year of school

In Eureka (Vic.), the largest group is Year 12 at 54%, followed by Year 10 (17%) and Year 9 or below (15%).

Year 1248.1%

Year 1015.0%

Year 9 or below13.0%

Year 1112.8%

Highest qualification level

In Eureka (Vic.), the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 37%, followed by Bachelor degree (29%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (21%).

Certificate III / IV29.4%

Bachelor degree23.3%

Advanced diploma / diploma16.8%

Postgraduate degree3.9%

Graduate diploma / certificate3.9%

Certificate I / II2.3%

Field of qualification

In Eureka (Vic.), the largest group is Society & culture at 19%, followed by Management & commerce (15%) and Engineering & related (11%).

Society & culture15.5%

Management & commerce12.3%

Engineering & related9.4%

Health8.7%

Creative arts8.1%

Education6.8%

Architecture & building5.5%

Food, hospitality & personal services4.5%

Natural & physical sciences4.2%

Agriculture & environment3.9%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$674▲ +45.6%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,168▲ +38.2%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,568▲ +36.1%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week5.5%Households earning $3,000+ a week11.1%

Household income distribution

In Eureka (Vic.), the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 41%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (30%) and Under $650 (18%).

$650–$1,49938.7%

$1,500–$2,99928.0%

Under $65016.9%

$3,000–$3,9998.8%

$4,000 or more2.3%

Personal income distribution

In Eureka (Vic.), the largest group is Under $650 at 49%, followed by $650–$1,499 (38%) and $1,500–$2,999 (13%).

Under $65046.1%

$650–$1,49935.9%

$1,500–$2,99912.1%

$3,000 or more0.8%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition35.5%People with a mental health condition14.8%People needing help with daily activities10.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Eureka (Vic.), the largest group is None at 61%, followed by One condition (25%) and Two conditions (10%).

None54.3%

One condition22.6%

Two conditions8.8%

Three or more3.2%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Eureka (Vic.), the largest group is Mental health at 24%, followed by Asthma (20%) and Other condition (18%).

Mental health14.8%

Asthma12.6%

Other condition11.2%

Arthritis10.4%

Diabetes4.7%

Heart disease3.3%

Cancer2.8%

Lung condition1.3%

Stroke0.5%

Community Participation

Volunteers13.2%People providing unpaid care15.7%People caring for children unpaid26.5%People who served in the Defence Force3.0%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework18.3%

Family & Households

Average household size2.2→ 0.0%since 2011 One-parent families26.7%People living alone36.8%▲ +6.4%since 2011

Family composition

In Eureka (Vic.), the largest group is Couples with children at 45%, followed by Couples without children (28%) and One-parent families (26%).

Couples with children45%
Couples without children28%
One-parent families26%
Other families1%

Household size

In Eureka (Vic.), the largest group is 1 person at 35%, followed by 2 people (31%) and 3 people (14%).

1 person36.8%

2 people32.2%

3 people14.9%

4 people13.4%

5 people5.0%

6 or more1.9%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$270▲ +18.4%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,096▼ -8.7%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -20.0%since 2011 Households renting41.4%Homes owned outright30.3%Separate (detached) houses91.2%Homes with three or more bedrooms72.8%▲ +9.8%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Eureka (Vic.), the largest group is Rented at 42%, followed by Owned outright (31%) and Owned with a mortgage (28%).

Rented42%
Owned outright31%
Owned with a mortgage28%

Types of homes

In Eureka (Vic.), the largest group is Separate house at 91%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (8%) and Other dwelling (2%).

Separate house91%
Townhouse / semi-detached8%
Other dwelling2%

Bedrooms per home

In Eureka (Vic.), the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 58%, followed by 2 bedrooms (21%) and 4 bedrooms (18%).

3 bedrooms55.6%

2 bedrooms20.3%

4 bedrooms17.2%

1 bedroom3.1%

Weekly rent distribution

In Eureka (Vic.), the largest group is $200–$349 at 65%, followed by Under $200 (24%) and $350–$549 (11%).

$200–$34963.9%

Under $20023.1%

$350–$54911.1%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Eureka (Vic.), the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 49%, followed by Under $1,000 (39%) and $3,000 or more (8%).

$1,000–$1,79950.0%

Under $1,00040.3%

$3,000 or more8.3%

$1,800–$2,9994.2%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle10.0%▼ -26.7%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Eureka (Vic.), the largest group is 1 vehicle at 44%, followed by 2 vehicles (35%) and No vehicle (10%).

1 vehicle43.6%

2 vehicles34.7%

No vehicle10.0%

3 vehicles8.1%

4 or more3.5%

How people get to work

In Eureka (Vic.), the largest group is Car (driver) at 72%, followed by Worked at home (17%) and Car (passenger) (8%).

Car (driver)62.4%

Worked at home14.3%

Car (passenger)6.6%

Bus2.8%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years38.9%Recent arrivals from overseas4.0%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate5.9%Labour-force participation57.8%Employed full-time52.3%

Industries people work in

In Eureka (Vic.), the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 19%, followed by Retail trade (11%) and Public administration & safety (11%).

Health care & social assistance18.1%

Retail trade10.8%

Public administration & safety10.8%

Accommodation & food9.1%

Education & training9.1%

Construction8.7%

Manufacturing6.6%

Professional & technical5.2%

Administrative & support3.8%

Transport & warehousing2.8%

Occupations people work in

In Eureka (Vic.), the largest group is Community & personal service at 20%, followed by Professionals (18%) and Technicians & trades (16%).

Community & personal service19.5%

Professionals17.4%

Technicians & trades15.7%

Labourers11.5%

Managers10.1%

Clerical & administrative9.8%

Sales workers8.7%

Machinery operators & drivers3.1%

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