Collins Creek

The area is far older than the state and national average, with a typical age of 50. It is also distinctive for having a very high proportion of people in de facto relationships (30.6%) and a First Nations population that is slightly higher than most areas.

Most residents were born in Australia (75.4%), and those born overseas make up 12% of the population, which is far below the national figure. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 83.2% of the community. While more people use another language at home than in similar areas, the figure is still far below the state and national averages.

A majority of residents (58.1%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above both the New South Wales and Australian averages.

Collins Creek has a highly qualified workforce, with 32.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is well above the national figure. However, the rate of people completing Year 12 is far below the state average.

Typical incomes are very low compared to the rest of the country; the typical weekly household income is $1,057, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. No households earn $3,000 or more per week.

A higher proportion of people need help with daily activities (7.8%) compared to the state. However, those with long-term health or mental health conditions are much lower than in most other areas.

Community spirit is high, with 25.5% of people volunteering, which is far above the national average. A high number of residents also spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework.

There are 6 First Nations people in the area. The typical First Nations resident is far older than the national average at 55, and their typical personal income is $849, which is well above the national figure.

About half of the families are couples with children. People living alone are a little more common here than across Australia, and the typical home has 2.4 people.

Housing is dominated by separate houses (93.9%), with nearly half (48.5%) owned outright, far above the state average. Rental properties are very rare here, and typical weekly rents are well below the national figure.

The community is entirely reliant on cars, as there are no public transport stops. A huge 42.2% of the workforce works from home, which is far above the national average.

About 34.4% of residents moved here in the last five years, though this is well below the national figure. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Working or looking for work is much less common here than in most areas. Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the most common industries, and 34.4% of workers are managers.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no grocery stores, health services, or parks within a 15-minute walk.