Forbes Creek

The community is notably older than most, with a typical age of 52. This is alongside a much higher proportion of people in de facto relationships compared to the national figure, while children under 15 are well below the state average at 11.3%.

English and Australian ancestries are the most common, though 19.4% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than in similar small areas.

English is the only language used at home for 100% of the population, meaning the share of people who speak little or no English is well below the national figure.

A striking 79% of residents report no religion, a figure far above both the state and national averages.

Education levels are relatively high, with 58.9% of residents completing Year 12, which is about the same as the national figure.

The area is very affluent, with a typical weekly household income of $2,666 and 41.7% of homes earning $3,000 or more per week, far above the national average.

Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 12.9% of residents, which is well above the state average.

Local participation is high, with 26.8% of people volunteering and 11.3% having served in the Defence Force, both far above national figures.

First Nations people make up 8.1% of the population, which is well above the state average, and their typical age of 32 is far older than the national figure for First Nations people.

The area is dominated by couples, with 58.5% having children, while the share of people living alone is far below the national average.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 50% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure.

The community is entirely dependent on cars for travel, as there are no public transport stops or routes available.

About 35% of the population moved here in the last five years, a rate that is well below the national average.

The unemployment rate is 0.0%, though the proportion of adults working or looking for work is a little below the state average.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0 and no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.