Creewah

This is a far older community than the state or national average, with 41.7% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 8.3% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

About 19.4% of residents were born overseas, a figure much higher than most similar areas. English and Scottish ancestries are the most common, each accounting for 30.6% of the population.

English is the only language used at home, and there are no residents who speak little or no English. This is far below the New South Wales average of 26.6% for people using another language at home.

A large portion of the community has no religion, at 44.4%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 25%.

The area has a high proportion of well-qualified adults, with 29.7% holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, only 23.5% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national average of 58.8%.

Typical household income is $875 a week, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. No one in the community earns $2,000 or more per week.

About 8.3% of people need help with daily activities, which is a little above the national average. While 25% of residents have a long-term health condition, no one reported a mental health condition.

Unpaid housework is common here, with 35.1% of people doing 15 or more hours a week, far above the national figure of 20.7%. Only 10.8% of residents volunteer, which is well below the national average.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in the area.

Homes here are very small, with only 1.5 people per home, which is far below the national average of 2.5.

The area has very low density, with only 0.6 people per bedroom. Typical monthly home-loan payments are $802, which is far below the national figure of $1,863.

There are no public transport stops or routes in the area, meaning residents rely entirely on other means of travel.

The community is very stable, with only 22.2% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Only 32.4% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national average of 61.1%.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk. The terrain is also steeper than the state average, with a mean slope of 13.3%.