Big Jacks Creek

The typical resident is 44, making the area noticeably older than the state and national figures. First Nations people make up 16.4% of the population, which is far above the national average of 3.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a much lower proportion of overseas-born people compared to the rest of the country.

English is the only language used at home, and there are no residents who speak little or no English, which is far below the state and national figures.

Christianity is the primary faith for 75.4% of the community, while the 23.0% with no religion is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

The community is highly qualified, with 60.9% having completed Year 12 and 24.5% holding a bachelor degree or higher. Qualifications are often linked to agriculture, environment, and management.

Typical weekly personal incomes are $1,100, which is well above the national figure of $805. This wealth is reflected in the 44.8% of households earning over $3,000 a week, far above the national average.

About 27.9% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is about the same as the national average. Notably, no residents reported having a mental health condition.

Volunteering is very common here, with 34.0% of people participating, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid childcare is also much more common than in most other areas.

There are 10 First Nations people in the area, whose typical age of 33 is far older than the national First Nations median of 24.

One-parent families make up 25.0% of households, far above the national figure of 14.1%. About 27.6% of people live alone.

Every home here is a separate house, and 86.2% have three or more bedrooms, far above the national average. While rents are far below national figures, typical monthly home-loan payments are slightly higher than the national average.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops and every home has at least two vehicles. About 20.0% of the workforce works from home.

About 32.7% of residents moved into the area in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

A high 84.9% of adults are working or looking for work, far above the national figure. Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the primary industries, employing 40.0% of the workforce.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no shops, schools, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.