Deep Creek

Deep Creek has a much higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people (10.0%) than the national figure of 3.2%. While the typical age is far older than most areas, there is also a higher than average share of children under 15 at 20.0%.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 8.0% of people born overseas, which is far below the national average. Most residents identify as having English (48.0%) or Australian (45.0%) ancestry.

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

Half of the population identifies as Christian, while 36.0% report no religion. This latter figure is a little below the national average of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is much lower than most areas, with only 8.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 21.5% have completed Year 12, which is far below the state average of 58.9%.

Incomes are much lower than most areas, with a typical weekly household income of $1,071 compared to the national figure of $1,746. No households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here, with 36.0% of people living with a long-term health condition, which is well above the national average. About 6.0% of residents need help with daily activities.

A high proportion of residents (21.0%) provide unpaid care, which is well above the national average. The area also has a notably high number of former Defence Force members at 8.3%.

The First Nations community is quite young, with a typical age of 15, far younger than the national figure of 24. Typical personal income for First Nations residents is $450, which is well below the national average.

Living arrangements are diverse, with 28.6% of people living alone, which is well above the national average. However, couples with children still make up the largest group at 47.3%.

Home ownership is very high, with 62.9% of homes owned outright—far above the national figure of 31.0%. Most people live in separate houses, and there are no renters in the area.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, as 0.0% of people use public transport to commute. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 80% owning two or more cars.

Residents are relatively settled, with only 27.8% moving in the last five years. This is far below the national average of 40.7%.

Only 43.2% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national average of 61.1%. Despite this, the unemployment rate is 0.0%.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk for any resident.