Duck Creek

The typical resident is 51, making this area far older than the national figure. However, children under 15 make up 26.0% of the population, which is much higher than most areas. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 0.0% of the community, well below the national 3.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia (78.0%), and those born overseas make up 12.0% of the population. Common ancestries include Australian, English, Irish, and Scottish.

English is the only language used at home for 82.0% of residents. No one in the area uses another language at home or speaks little to no English, which is far below the national figures.

Christianity is the main religion for 60.0% of the community. Those reporting no religion make up 22.0%, a figure far below the national average of 38.9%.

A quarter of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is much higher than most similar areas. However, only 29.7% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Incomes are much lower than most areas, with a typical weekly household income of $1,124. This is well below the New South Wales figure of $1,829.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 36.0% of people living with a long-term health condition. Additionally, 12.0% of residents need help with daily activities, which is well above the national figure of 5.8%.

Volunteering is very high, with 32.6% of people participating, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Conversely, only 9.3% of people provide unpaid care for children, which is far below the national average.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living here. For those recorded, the median age is 27, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 24.

Couples with children make up 41.7% of families. The typical home has 2.3 people, which is a little below the national figure of 2.5.

Housing costs are much lower than in most areas, with a typical weekly rent of $240 and a typical monthly home-loan payment of $1,036.

The area is entirely car-dependent, as no one uses public transport to get to work. About 13.0% of people work from home, which is well below the national figure of 21.0%.

This is a stable community where only 20.8% of people have moved in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is very low at 26.1%, far below the national figure of 58.9%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, which accounts for 34.8% of jobs.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no public transport stops, parks, or grocery stores within a 15-minute walk for any resident.