Back Creek

The community is far older than the state and national figures, with nearly 30% of people aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 11.1%, which is well below the national average.

About 18.5% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than in similar areas, though this is still well below the national figure of 27.7%. Most people identify as English or Australian by ancestry.

English is the only language used at home here, meaning there are no residents who speak little or no English. This is far below the state average of 26.6% for people using a language other than English.

A majority of people report no religion at 55.6%, a figure that is far above both the state and national averages.

Education levels are far below the national figure, with no adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 28.6% of residents completed Year 12, which is much lower than most other areas.

Typical weekly household and family incomes are $1,062, which is far below the national average. No one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here, as 37% of people have a long-term health condition and 18.5% need help with daily activities, both of which are far above the state average.

Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, with 28.6% of people providing care, which is far above the national figure. However, there are no recorded volunteers in the area.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living here, which is lower than most similar areas.

Homes in Back Creek typically hold 2.6 people, which is about the same as the state and national averages.

The typical weekly rent is $350, which is about the same as the national figure. Residents live in denser conditions than average, with one person per bedroom.

The area has no public transport stops or routes, making it far below the state average for transport access.

About 29.6% of the population moved house in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

A higher number of adults are working or looking for work at 66.7%, which is well above the national average of 61.1%.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk and a walkability score of 0.0.