Eaglehawk (Vic.)

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According to evaluations of ABS population updates for the wider region and new addresses verified by Districts since the Census, the suburb of Eaglehawk has an estimated residency of 5,848 individuals as of May 2026. This represents an addition of 310 residents (5.6%) from the 2021 Census, which counted 5,538 people. This shift is derived from a resident total of 5,761 calculated by Districts using the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) and post-Census address verification. With this population level, the density stands at 401 persons per square kilometer, indicating ample space per resident and potential capacity for future building. The 5.6% expansion rate of the suburb of Eaglehawk since the 2021 census outpaced both the SA3 area (3.9%) and the SA4 region, positioning it as a local growth frontrunner. Net gains were mostly driven by relocations from other states, which accounted for roughly 46.0% of the overall increase, though all components including natural increase and international migration contributed positively.

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Eaglehawk has a diverse occupational distribution that spans both professional and manual jobs, with a solid footprint in key service sectors, an unemployment rate of 5.3%, and an estimated job growth rate of 1.9% over the preceding year, according to aggregated statistical area data from Districts. As of March 2026, employed residents count 2,645, while the jobless rate sits 1.6% higher than the Regional Vic. average of 3.7%, and the labor participation rate is slightly soft at 57.1% compared to the 61.1% recorded for Regional Vic. Census data indicates that a modest 10.0% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of Covid-19 restrictions.

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According to the most recent postcode ATO statistics released by Districts for financial year 2023, taxpaying residents in Eaglehawk earn a median income of $45,041, alongside an average of $50,113. These figures sit below the national benchmarks, and compare to a median of $50,954 and an average of $62,728 across Regional Vic. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, estimated earnings would stand at roughly $49,374 for the median and $54,934 for the average as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census places personal, family, and household incomes in Eaglehawk within the 9th to 15th percentiles nationwide. Income distribution statistics indicate the $800 - 1,499 weekly bracket contains 28.3% of the community ( individuals), contrasting with the broader region where the - bracket is most common at . Financial pressure related to housing is high, leaving residents with only of their income, which ranks in the th percentile.

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An assessment of housing types in Eaglehawk at the time of the latest Census showed that 92.6% of dwellings were separate houses, while 7.4% consisted of alternative structures such as semi-detached homes, apartments, or other residences, compared to Regional Vic. where houses made up 90.1% and other dwellings accounted for 9.9%. Home ownership rates in Eaglehawk lagged slightly behind Regional Vic. at 37.8%, with the remaining properties being held under a mortgage (32.6%) or occupied by renters (29.6%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the locality was lower than the Regional Vic. average at $1,300, and the median weekly rent was recorded at $265, compared to regional figures of $1,430 and $285 respectively. On a national scale, mortgage costs in Eaglehawk are notably below the Australian average of $1,863, and rental costs are also significantly below the countrywide average of $375.

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Families make up the majority of households at 61.1%, which consists of couples with children at 21.3%, couples without children at 24.8%, and single-parent homes at 13.8%. Non-family households account for the remaining 38.9%, which includes single-person households at 35.9% and group living situations at 3.0%. The median household occupancy stands at 2.2 people, which is smaller than the Regional Vic. average of 2.4.

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The locality presents lower rates of higher education, with university graduation rates at 15.0%, which is well below the VIC average of 33.4%. This highlights a gap as well as an opening for focused learning programs. Among tertiary qualifications, bachelor degrees are the most common at 9.9%, followed by graduate diplomas at 2.6% and postgraduate degrees at 2.5%. Practical and vocational skills are common, with 40.0% of residents aged 15+ holding trade qualifications, split between advanced diplomas at 9.3% and certificates at 30.7%.

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An analysis of public transport options shows 46 operational stops in Eaglehawk, which include rail services. These stops are connected to 11 different routes, which support a total of 1,750 passenger journeys each week. Local transit access is rated highly, with homes positioned an average of 285 meters from the nearest stop. Given the residential nature of the locality, the majority of workers travel outside the suburb, with private cars serving as the primary method of transport for 95% of commuters. Households own an average of 1.3 vehicles, which sits below the regional average. A low proportion of residents (10.0%) worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions.

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Significant health issues are apparent in Eaglehawk, according to Districts' evaluation of mortality patterns and the presence of chronic diseases, which affect both younger and older demographics. Additionally, the rate of residents holding private health insurance is very low at roughly 47% of the population (~2,733 people). This compares to 50.5% in Regional Vic. and a national average of 55.7%.

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Eaglehawk displays lower levels of cultural diversity relative to broader averages, with citizens making up 91.8% of the population, 92.5% of residents born in Australia, and 95.8% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 46.1% of the local community. The most distinct religious overrepresentation is Buddhism, which is practiced by 1.4% of the population, compared to 1.0% across Regional Vic.

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The median age in Eaglehawk is 42 years, aligning closely with the Regional Vic. average of 43 years while tracking higher than the national median of 38 years. Looking at age distribution, the 25 - 34 year-old bracket is highly represented at 15.1%, whereas the 5 - 14 group is smaller at 9.7% than typically found in Regional Vic. Since 2021, the cohort aged 25 to 34 expanded from 13.1% to 15.1% of the population, and the 35 to 44 age group rose from 10.4% to 12.0%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 age group fell from 11.4% to 9.7%. Future projections for point to considerable demographic transitions, with the to cohort expected to experience the fastest growth at , adding residents to total .

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Eaglehawk currently has an estimated 327 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 232 children aged 0-2 and 153 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 9% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 63% by 2041 (to approximately 533 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 522. Recent growth has been driven by high birth rates observed in the area, with approximately 14.4 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the top 20% of areas assessed nationally.