Donald Creek

Children under 15 make up 20.5% of the population, which is a little above the national figure. While the typical resident is 39, there are no people aged 65 or over living here, making it much younger than most similar areas.

The community is almost entirely Australian born, with no residents born overseas. Those who identified their ancestry listed Australian, English, and Scottish as the primary roots.

English is the only language used at home, with no one using another language or speaking little to no English, which is far below the state and national figures.

Religious affiliation is lower than usual, with 20.5% of people reporting no religion, a figure far below the national average of 38.9%.

Educational qualifications are much lower than the state average, with only 11.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and only 23.3% finishing Year 12.

Typical incomes are well below the national figure; a typical family earns $1,375 a week, and no one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are far less common here than in the rest of the state, though mental health conditions are a little more common at 10.3%.

A striking 37.0% of residents are volunteers, which is far above the national figure of 14.1%. However, very few people provide unpaid care or do significant amounts of housework.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people recorded in the general population, though those identified have a typical personal income of $725, which is well above the national figure.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home, and most are made up of couples with children.

The typical weekly rent is $335, which is a little below the national figure of $375.

There are no public transport stops or routes serving the area, leaving residents entirely reliant on private vehicles.

The population is quite mobile, with 44.7% of residents having moved house in the last five years, which is well above the national average.

A total of 63.0% of adults are working or looking for work, a figure that is a little above the national average of 61.1%.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no parks, schools, shops, or health services within a 15-minute walk.