James Creek

The community is far older than the state and national average, with 30.4% of residents aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up 16.0% of the population, which is a little below the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas represent 10.9% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Australian, English, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the dominant language, with only 3.1% of people using another language at home, far below the national figure of 22.3%. There are no residents who speak little or no English.

About 38.1% of people report having no religion, which is about the same as the national figure. Christianity is the most common affiliation at 50.6%.

While 18.7% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, this is well below the national figure of 26.3%. About 41.7% of residents completed Year 12, also far below the national figure.

Typical household income is $1,774 a week, which is about the same as the national figure. However, a quarter of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is well above the national figure of 22.6%.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than elsewhere, affecting 33.9% of people. This is well above the national figure of 27.7%, with arthritis and mental health being the most reported conditions.

Unpaid care is very common, with 15.4% of people providing care and 29.0% doing significant housework, both well above national figures. There is also a higher presence of Defence Force veterans compared to most areas.

There are 3 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. The typical First Nations resident is 62, far older than the national figure of 24.

The area is dominated by couples, with 54.9% having children and 39.3% without. Very few people live alone, and one-parent families are much less common than in most areas.

Housing is almost entirely made up of separate houses, with 95.3% having three or more bedrooms. A huge 64.7% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%.

The community is entirely car-dependent, as every single home has at least one motor vehicle. There are no public transport stops or routes available in the area.

The population is very stable, with only 25.1% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%. There were no recent arrivals from overseas.

About 50.0% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%. The unemployment rate is 0.0%, and many residents work in construction, education, or health.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.