Cudgera Creek

The community is older than the state and national averages, with a typical resident aged 45. However, children under 15 make up 21.5% of the population, which is well above the national figure.

This is a very traditional Australian community where 81.1% were born in Australia. People born overseas make up only 6.5% of the population, which is far below the national average.

English is the primary language here, with only 1.5% of people using another language at home. This is far below the figures for both New South Wales and Australia.

A large portion of the community identifies as having no religion at 45.1%, which is well above the national average of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is lower than the state average, with only 16% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 47% completing Year 12.

Typical household income is $1,800 a week, which is about the same as the national figure. However, personal incomes are a little below the national average at $691 weekly.

Residents are generally healthier than most, with only 19.2% reporting a long-term health condition—well below the national figure of 27.7%.

Unpaid care is common here, as 14.2% of people provide unpaid care, which is higher than most similar areas.

First Nations residents in this area have a typical personal income of $725, which is well above the national figure of $540.

Families tend to be larger here, with 2.8 people per home. This is a family-focused area where only 15.5% of people live alone, far below the national average.

The area consists entirely of separate houses, with 82.7% having three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is strong, with 40.9% of homes owned outright.

The community is entirely reliant on cars, as 0% of people use public transport to commute and every home has at least one motor vehicle.

The population is very stable, with only 24.5% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.

Construction is the biggest employer at 24%. While unemployment is 0.0%, the proportion of people working full-time is well below the national average.

Cudgera Creek is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no grocery stores, health services, or public transport stops within a 15-minute walk.