Godfreys Creek

The population is far older than the state and national average, with a typical age of 46 years. Seniors make up 40% of the community, while children under 15 are much less common than in most areas at just 9.2%.

This is a community with very deep local roots; no residents were born overseas, which is far below the national figure. The most common ancestries are Australian and English.

English is the only language spoken here. No residents use another language at home, a figure far below the national average.

Christianity is the main religion for 70.8% of residents. Those with no religion make up 27.7%, which is much lower than in most similar areas.

Qualifications are mostly practical, with 35.7% holding a Certificate III or IV and many studying agriculture and environment. Only 5.5% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national average.

Typical weekly household income is $1,843, which is about the same as the national figure. However, no households earn $3,000 or more per week, a standing much lower than most areas.

Health challenges are common here, with 40% of people living with a long-term condition. This includes a high rate of mental health conditions at 16.9%, which is well above the national average.

There is a strong culture of helping others, as 25.5% of people volunteer and 27.3% provide unpaid care. This is far above the state and national figures.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people recorded here, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

The area is mostly made up of couples, with 64% of families having children. There are no one-parent families, a figure far below the national average.

Every single home is a separate house, and 60.9% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. No one in the community rents their home.

Cars are essential as there are no public transport stops. Half of all homes have two vehicles, and 26.5% of workers operate from home.

The community is very stable, with only 24.6% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the main industry, employing 44.1% of the workforce. There is no unemployment in the area, and 61.8% of people work full-time.

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.