Doubtful Creek

The community is older than the state and national figures, with 25.9% of residents aged 65 or over. However, it also has a high number of children under 15, at 22.2%, which is well above the national average.

The population is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 88.3% born here. Only 5.6% were born overseas, a figure far below the New South Wales and national averages.

English is the only language spoken at home for 90.1% of residents. No one in the community reported speaking a language other than English, which is far below the national figure.

Christianity is the most common faith at 48.8%, though 40.7% of people report having no religion, which is a little above the national figure.

Education levels are among the lowest for similar areas, with only 2.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 39.2% of residents completed Year 12, far below the national average of 58.8%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,160, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 6.6% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, far below the state average.

While 32.7% of people have a long-term health condition—well above the national figure—the rate of mental health conditions is much lower than most areas at 4.9%.

Unpaid work is common here, with 29.1% of people doing 15 or more hours of housework and 28.4% caring for children, both of which are well above national figures.

There are four First Nations people in the area. Their typical personal income is $612, which is a little above the national figure of $540.

Homes tend to be larger, with 2.6 people per home. One-parent families make up 15.7% of the community, which is a little above the national average.

Every single home in Doubtful Creek is a separate house. Renting is very rare at 6.6%, while 50.8% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with every home owning at least one motor vehicle. No one uses public transport to commute to work, and 27.0% of workers work from home.

The population is very stable, with only 23.9% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is well above the national average at 67.6%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, which accounts for 25.7% of jobs.

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