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Eaglehawk Neck

51 km²

Eaglehawk Neck is characterised by an ageing population, low household incomes and somewhat fewer renters than the norm.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population422▲ +24.9%since 2011Median age58 yrs▲ +11.5%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population5.7%People aged 65 and over32.5%Children under 158.1%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–43636

Age structure

In Eaglehawk Neck, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 36%, followed by Seniors (65+) (33%) and Young adults (25–44) (17%).

Older adults (45–64)36.0%
Seniors (65+)32.5%
Young adults (25–44)16.8%
Children (0–14)8.1%
Youth (15–24)5.5%

Marital status

In Eaglehawk Neck, the largest group is Married at 44%, followed by Never married (30%) and Divorced (16%).

  • Married44%
  • Never married30%
  • Divorced16%
  • Widowed7%
  • Separated4%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Eaglehawk Neck, the largest group is Australia at 89%, followed by England (7%) and New Zealand (3%).

Australia80.6%
England5.9%
New Zealand2.4%
South Africa1.4%

Language

People using another language at home1.2%

Language used at home

In Eaglehawk Neck, the largest group is English only at 98%, followed by Mandarin (1%) and Cantonese (1%).

English only93.1%
Mandarin0.7%
Cantonese0.7%

Religion

People with no religion52.6%

Religious affiliation

In Eaglehawk Neck, the largest group is No religion at 59%, followed by Christianity (41%).

  • No religion59%
  • Christianity41%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1249.7%

Highest year of school

In Eaglehawk Neck, the largest group is Year 12 at 53%, followed by Year 10 (33%) and Year 9 or below (9%).

Year 1249.7%
Year 1031.0%
Year 9 or below8.2%
Year 115.0%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$554▲ +25.3%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$919▲ +18.1%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,100▲ +42.1%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week6.2%Households earning $3,000+ a week7.7%

Household income distribution

In Eaglehawk Neck, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 42%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (25%) and Under $650 (24%).

$650–$1,49938.5%
$1,500–$2,99922.6%
Under $65022.1%
$4,000 or more4.1%
$3,000–$3,9993.6%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition43.8%People with a mental health condition12.3%People needing help with daily activities4.7%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Eaglehawk Neck, the largest group is Arthritis at 25%, followed by Mental health (16%) and Asthma (14%).

Arthritis19.4%
Mental health12.3%
Asthma10.9%
Other condition10.9%
Cancer6.6%
Diabetes5.5%
Lung condition4.7%
Heart disease4.0%
Stroke3.3%
Dementia1.2%

Community Participation

Volunteers22.4%People providing unpaid care15.4%People caring for children unpaid18.3%

Family & Households

Average household size2.0→ 0.0%since 2011One-parent families10.7%

Family composition

In Eaglehawk Neck, the largest group is Couples without children at 49%, followed by Couples with children (37%) and One-parent families (11%).

  • Couples without children49%
  • Couples with children37%
  • One-parent families11%
  • Other families3%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$270▲ +45.9%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,417▲ +77.1%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011Households renting12.3%Homes owned outright57.9%Separate (detached) houses96.9%

How homes are owned or rented

In Eaglehawk Neck, the largest group is Owned outright at 58%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (26%) and Rented (12%).

  • Owned outright58%
  • Owned with a mortgage26%
  • Rented12%
  • Other tenure4%

Types of homes

In Eaglehawk Neck, the largest group is Separate house at 100%.

  • Separate house100%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Eaglehawk Neck, the largest group is Car (driver) at 68%, followed by Worked at home (21%) and Walked (7%).

Car (driver)50.9%
Worked at home16.0%
Walked5.3%
Car (passenger)3.0%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years35.0%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate5.9%Labour-force participation47.8%Employed full-time42.0%

Industries people work in

In Eaglehawk Neck, the largest group is Accommodation & food at 13%, followed by Construction (12%) and Agriculture, forestry & fishing (10%).

Accommodation & food13.0%
Construction11.2%
Agriculture, forestry & fishing9.5%
Education & training9.5%
Health care & social assistance9.5%
Professional & technical8.3%
Administrative & support7.1%
Arts & recreation7.1%
Manufacturing3.6%
Retail trade3.6%

Occupations people work in

In Eaglehawk Neck, the largest group is Professionals at 30%, followed by Labourers (15%) and Managers (14%).

Professionals28.4%
Labourers14.2%
Managers13.6%
Clerical & administrative12.4%
Technicians & trades11.2%
Community & personal service10.7%
Sales workers3.0%
Machinery operators & drivers2.4%

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