Curra Creek

The population is far older than the national figure, with 20.9% of residents aged 65 and over and a typical age of 55. Children under 15 make up only 7.0%, which is far below the 18.2% seen across Australia.

The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with no residents born overseas. Ancestry is predominantly English at 60.5%, followed by Australian, Irish, and Scottish heritage.

English is the only language spoken at home, with 0.0% of people using another language. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Christianity is the primary faith for 74.4% of residents. Those with no religion make up 14.0%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Residents are highly qualified, with 32.5% holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national figure of 26.3%. Most adults have completed Year 12, with many studying agriculture, environment, or education.

Income levels vary widely, with a typical family earning $2,499 a week, which is a little above the national figure. However, the typical personal income is far below the national figure at just $466.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than elsewhere, affecting 37.2% of people. Around 7.0% of residents need help with daily activities, which is a little above the national figure.

While very few people provide unpaid care for children, 30.0% spend 15 or more hours on unpaid housework. A striking 42.5% of the population are volunteers, far above the national figure of 14.1%.

The First Nations population is very small, with the typical resident being 65 years old and earning a personal income of $225, which is far below the national figure.

Homes are smaller than usual with only 2.0 people per home, and 38.1% of residents live alone. This is far above the national figure of 25.6%.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 85.7% have three or more bedrooms. About 42.9% are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%.

The area is entirely reliant on cars, with no public transport stops and 100% of homes owning a vehicle. Over half of those who work do so from home, which is far above the national figure of 21.0%.

The population is relatively stable, with only 25.6% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is slightly higher than the national figure at 60.9%, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Most residents work as managers or professionals in agriculture and education.

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